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title: "Prison Democratic Therapeutic Communities - Integrated Quality Audit Processes"
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# Prison Democratic Therapeutic Communities - Integrated Quality Audit Processes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0d6879-628b-422d-bca7-be303f6eb1ad

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for Prison Democratic Therapeutic Communities - Integrated Quality Audit Processes to Royal College of Psychiatrists. The procurement process falls under the Light Touch Regime and is categorised under Prison services. The contract value is £360,000, with a contract period from 1st May 2018 to 31st March 2022. The tender deadline was on 20th November 2017. This opportunity is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in various regions across the United Kingdom.

The contract presents a chance for businesses to participate in delivering standards-based audit processes for Democratic Therapeutic Communities in Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. Companies in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in clinical audits and quality improvement, would be well-suited to compete. This tender offers a substantial contracting value over a multi-year period and entails engagement with correctional services and clinical performance evaluation within the prison setting, making it ideal for organisations focused on social impact and rehabilitation services.

## Notice

The service provider will be required to design, develop and deliver an integrated standards-based audit and quality improvement process for all Democratic Therapeutic Communities (DTCs) in Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) including Therapeutic Communities Plus (TC+) for offenders with Learning Disabilities (LD). The service will be delivered over a series of two-year cycles, incorporating a full clinical audit within each cycle that measures each DTC's compliance with the detailed and accredited operating models for reducing reoffending. This review process will also provide a measure of the quality of the intervention as a Democratic Therapeutic Community and its clinical integrity; additionally it will provide an assessment of clinical performance and report to the Correctional Services Accreditation and Advice Panel (CSAAP) in line with accreditation requirements. ***This requirement falls within the Light Touch Regime*** Additional information: ***This requirement falls within the Light Touch Regime**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1057d8c3-2491-4118-bda3-5df8d7bd2dbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2023 at 15:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1057d8c3-2491-4118-bda3-5df8d7bd2dbb
- 2 May 2018 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1057d8c3-2491-4118-bda3-5df8d7bd2dbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1057d8c3-2491-4118-bda3-5df8d7bd2dbb
  29th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cce0732d-bc6a-4982-9bcc-16f6dfbe10e6
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## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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