--- title: "Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2021-10-21" --- # Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is initiating a procurement process for Autism Support Services targeting individuals on probation within the Swansea, Neath, and Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) in Wales. This tender, titled "Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales," is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date scheduled for 5th November 2021. The authority plans to launch the competitive bidding process in December 2021, aiming for contract awards in January 2022 and service commencement in February 2022. The procurement method is through the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF), specifically under the service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emotional wellbeing and autism support services, particularly those eager to engage with the justice sector. Suitable competitors include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide tailored assessments and support for individuals with neurodivergent conditions. Interested bidders are invited to participate in a virtual market engagement event on 9th November 2021 to learn more and should submit Selection Questionnaires to qualify for future bidding opportunities. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services for People on Probation within the Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. The Authority is seeking to launch a competition in December 2021 using the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF), with an indicative contract award date of January 2022 and service commencement in February 2022. A recent MOJ call for evidence on neurodivergence estimates that approximately 15-20% of the adult population has some form of neuro-divergence (ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism etc.) with Autism affecting 1-2% of the population. However, the evidence submitted also suggests that individuals with neuro-divergence are significantly over-represented in the Criminal Justice System with 5-7% of those referred to liaison and diversion services having an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In order to better understand the needs of the caseload in Wales and to develop an approach which addresses the gap in specialist support for people with autism, the requirement is an initial pilot in the Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot PDU. The service is likely to involve an assessment, support for people on probation (including face to face delivery) and consultation support for Probation Practitioners where a person on probation does not wish to engage with the service provider but early assessment indicates a tailored approach would be beneficial. The intention is that the outcome of this pilot will help to inform future commissioning of an all Wales service. Actions required: 1. Interested bidders should submit Selection Questionnaires in order to be qualified on to the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PDSF) under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing in order to then be invited to bid for these opportunities. 2. The Authority will be conducting a virtual Market Engagement event on Tuesday 9th November 2021. Please contact ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk to book your place by no later than Friday 5th November 2021. The Authority is happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to this region. Please contacts us at ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk. Please note, the procurement will be conducted through the PSDF. Only Providers who have submitted a PSDF SQ and qualified onto the PSDF under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing will be invited to bid. Additional information: The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services for People on Probation within the Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. Interested bidders should submit Selection Questionnaires in order to be qualified on to the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PDSF) under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing in order to then be invited to bid for these opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dc17bb-4b6b-4feb-bf3d-11cad5c0fa7f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75230000 - Justice services - 75231240 - Probation services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 18:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dc17bb-4b6b-4feb-bf3d-11cad5c0fa7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dc17bb-4b6b-4feb-bf3d-11cad5c0fa7f 21st October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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