--- title: "Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT) Qualification" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c1e6026-a83e-444f-ac80-29062e0a8575" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c1e6026-a83e-444f-ac80-29062e0a8575" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c1e6026-a83e-444f-ac80-29062e0a8575.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c1e6026-a83e-444f-ac80-29062e0a8575.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2024-12-13" --- # Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT) Qualification Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c1e6026-a83e-444f-ac80-29062e0a8575 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c1e6026-a83e-444f-ac80-29062e0a8575) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c1e6026-a83e-444f-ac80-29062e0a8575.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is seeking suppliers to provide a stage 2 HCPC approved qualification in Forensic Psychology training to up to 70 Forensic Psychologists in Training (FPiTs) per year, totalling up to 280 over the contract period. This tender is under the category of education and training services and applies across various locations in England and Wales, including the North East, North West, and London. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for responses on 14th January 2025. The contract will commence on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2033. The total contract value is £2,016,000 ex VAT, which will be divided among up to four contracts. This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education and training services and those experienced in providing adult-education services at a university level. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply. Successful contractors will be instrumental in shaping the future workforce of Forensic Psychologists in the UK, contributing directly to public safety and the reform of the criminal justice system, thus fostering business growth through long-term engagement and high-impact service delivery. ## Notice This is a call for competition. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) works to protect the public and reduce reoffending and has responsibility for various parts of the justice system, including the Courts, prisons, probation services and attendance centres. MoJ works in partnership with other government departments and agencies to reform the criminal justice system, to serve the public and support the victims of crime. In support of MoJ, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Psychological Services Group and Forensic Psychology Services (FPS) Wales employs Forensic Psychologists to undertake a range of tasks which includes assessment and intervention, research, consultancy and training. PSG/FPS are the largest employers of Forensic Psychologists in England and Wales. Forensic Psychologist is a protected title. To be qualified to use this title, individuals must successfully complete a course of training that meets the requirements of the HCPC standards of proficiency in Forensic Psychology. To work as a FPiT in the UK, and to use this protected title, individuals must engage in a course of training that meets the requirements of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the standards of proficiency in Forensic Psychology. The requirement of this tender is to provide a stage 2 HCPC approved qualification in Forensic Psychology training route that will, on completion, confer registration with the HCPC for those individuals undertaking the training. The MoJ are seeking up to four suppliers to provide training for up to 70 Forensic Psychologists in Training (FPiTs) per year (up to 280 in total over the length of the contract) with the opportunity to achieve the stage 2 FPiT qualification. The maximum total contract value is PS2,016,000 ex VAT and will be shared across up to four contracts, with an anticipated contract value range of between PS288,000.00 ex VAT and PS1,080.000.00 ex VAT. The FPiT will be based in various locations across England and Wales aligned to individual prisons. Additional information: The Ministry of Justice will be performing events through its e-Sourcing Portal. The eSourcing Portal is an online application that allows all potential suppliers to create and submit their responses to this Request for Proposal via the internet rather than in paper form. Please register via https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Should you require any support, please contact the Jaggaer support team on 0845 0100 132 or esourcing@justice.gov.uk Once registered, please search using the ITT reference: ITT_9040 - Forensic Psychologist in Training Qualification to access this opportunity and the procurement documents. Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06519931-75a8-4703-b6e5-76e2d5e82e79 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80330000 - Safety education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2024 at 15:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06519931-75a8-4703-b6e5-76e2d5e82e79 - 29 Nov 2024 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06519931-75a8-4703-b6e5-76e2d5e82e79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06519931-75a8-4703-b6e5-76e2d5e82e79 13th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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