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title: "Early Release on Compassionate Grounds - Future Opportunity"
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published: "2023-08-31"
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# Early Release on Compassionate Grounds - Future Opportunity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a38fe7fe-7d44-4bdf-be2a-f7e54ece7208

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is planning a tender for "Early Release on Compassionate Grounds - Future Opportunity" in the prison services industry. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 2nd October 2023. The contract period is from 1st December 2023 to 1st December 2026, providing an opportunity for businesses to participate in providing medical advisory services remotely to HM Prisons. Interested parties can contact MoJProcurement.Off@justice.gov.uk for further information, and the procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Ministry of Justice presents an opportunity for qualified doctors and medical advisory services providers to contribute to independent medical assessments for early release decisions within the prison system. Businesses in the health services and medical practice sectors, particularly those with expertise in general-practitioner and specialist medical services, are well-suited to compete. The contract value is £75,000 in GBP, with delivery addresses covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other locations, providing a wide geographic scope for potential suppliers.

## Notice

This service is to cover all of HM Prisons, and service will be conducted remotely. The Public Protection Group (part of HMPPS) require independent medical advisors to provide a view whether an application meets the requirements in the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework. Advisors must be a qualified doctor with current registration to the General Medical Council, as per the ERCG Policy Framework. The medical advisor will be expected to review the reports, provide a plain English summary and provide a view on whether the clinical criteria for consideration for ERCG has been met. This will be written in a format that is accessible to non-clinical personnel within PPCS/HMPPS, to inform their decision making. Please contact MoJProcurement.Off@justice.gov.uk if this opportunity is of interest, and we can provide further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a53883-3a4d-4cab-a10b-85029c0a98de |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121000 - Medical practice services
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 10:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a53883-3a4d-4cab-a10b-85029c0a98de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a53883-3a4d-4cab-a10b-85029c0a98de
  31st August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1178907/early-release-compassionate-grounds-pf.pdf
  PDF of the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework

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