--- title: "Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training - Market Engagement Questionnaire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2024-10-25" --- # Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training - Market Engagement Questionnaire Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is conducting a procurement process titled "Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training - Market Engagement Questionnaire." This initiative falls under the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services and encompasses a wide geographic area including the UK, Europe, and other locations. The current stage is planning, with the Market Engagement Questionnaire being the focal point. The deadline to complete the questionnaire is 21st November 2024. This engagement aims to explore procurement options for the standalone supervision requirement, which involves the supervision of forensic psychologists in training both remotely and, occasionally, in person. Key responsibilities include coordinating and additional supervision of trainees, aligned with quality standards and registration requirements. This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological and therapeutic services. It is ideal for companies with experience in providing forensic supervision, especially those with registered forensic psychologists boasting at least two years post-qualification experience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By engaging in this market survey, businesses can influence the development of the service's commercial delivery model, potentially securing a four-year contract supporting one of the largest training organisations for forensic psychologists. ## Notice The Psychology Services Group (PSG) provides evidence-based, psychological, and therapeutic services to support people in custody and on probation aimed at reducing their risk of harm and reoffending. It is one of the largest training organisations for Forensic Psychologists. Following recent Market Engagement for wider Psychological Services requirements (Notice references: ntc_8923, ntc_8924), HMPPS are seeking to further engage with the market to consider procurement options for the Supervision requirement as a standalone contract(s). This specific requirement is for the services of suitably qualified and experienced Registered Forensic Psychologists (with at least 2 years post qualification experience) to provide Supervision to Forensic Psychologists in Training. Services will be required on both a regular and ad-hoc basis to support work usually undertaken by HMPPS staff. There are two aspects to supervision in the context of Forensic Psychologists in Training; - Co-ordinating Supervisor / Clinical Supervisor (CS) - Guidance and Development of individual trainees throughout their qualification. - Additional Supervisor/ Designated Supervisor - Supervision of Individual pieces of work or projects as required. HMPPS require the ability to procure services to support the internal capacity to deliver. These will vary over time in volume and frequency. There are no guaranteed volumes for the services required. Initial indicative volumes are between 17-27 trainees over a proposed 4 year contract term. Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training can be conducted remotely for the majority of the cases. There may be occasions where in-person supervision may be required. All Supervision Services commissioned by HMPPS PSG must meet the required Quality Standards and registration requirements set by the process relevant to the type of Supervision or Qualification route (e.g. Qualification guidance, internal guidance documents). A key part of the service involves supervising psychological risk assessments to assist Parole Board decision making, so competency in this area will be required. HMPPS are keen to hear from interested suppliers to understand their appetite, capability and capacity for this specific requirement, to support with development of a suitable commercial model for delivery of the service. We encourage interested suppliers to take part in Market Engagement questionnaire, to support with our development of the procurement. The link for the Market Engagement Questionnaire can be found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2MdiyDbtejpGr1hY5wvsheJUMzNFR0E3VkJVNjBSRkQ2M0VFMjNWTjVaTS4u The deadline for completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire is 23:59hrs on Thursday 21st November 2024. This Market Engagement exercise does not commit the Authority to a formal procurement and information provided in this Notice is subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8078b33a-96c5-4d07-a096-0ee2455f5bb5 | | 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 | 25 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Nov 2024 | | 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 | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2024 at 13:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8078b33a-96c5-4d07-a096-0ee2455f5bb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8078b33a-96c5-4d07-a096-0ee2455f5bb5 25th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2MdiyDbtejpGr1hY5wvsheJUMzNFR0E3VkJVNjBSRkQ2M0VFMjNWTjVaTS4u ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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