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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8b23d91-239c-4aed-a62d-0be90af8123d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is currently seeking proposals for a tender titled "Prison Democratic Therapeutic Communities - Integrated Quality Audit Processes." This opportunity falls under the industry category of prison services and encompasses multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including regions such as North East, North West, and London. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 20th November 2017. The service is set to commence from 1st April 2018, continuing through to 31st March 2022, following an open procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in quality assurance, auditing, and therapeutic services within the correctional sector. Companies that provide innovative solutions for quality improvement and are familiar with standards-based auditing processes will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender supports diverse supplier participation.

## 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***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ddebda-0f5e-448e-aa03-23a22b3e62ad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ddebda-0f5e-448e-aa03-23a22b3e62ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ddebda-0f5e-448e-aa03-23a22b3e62ad
  20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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