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title: "DF Autism Support Services for People on Probation (South Central)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2021-09-21"
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# DF Autism Support Services for People on Probation (South Central)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e34b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is initiating a planned procurement process for Autism Support Services for People on Probation in the South Central region of England, specifically covering Hampshire and the Thames Valley areas. This tender, titled "DF Autism Support Services for People on Probation (South Central)," aims to issue a competition in October 2021 through the Probation Services Dynamic Framework, with an indicative contract award date set for January 2022. The procurement consists of two separate Lots—Lot 1 focusing on Hampshire and Lot 2 addressing Thames Valley—under the category of probation services. Interested providers should note that the deadline for queries is approaching, with future notices expected on 11th October 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing support services for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, particularly in a probationary context. Companies with expertise in mental health services, personalised support strategies, or those working within the criminal justice system will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enhance service delivery for vulnerable populations while allowing businesses to contribute meaningfully to community support initiatives and expand their operational footprint in the South Central region.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services within the South Central region, for People on Probation, and is seeking to launch a competition in October 2021 using the Probation Services Dynamic Framework, with an indicative Contract Award Date of January 2022. A recent MOJ call for evidence on Neuro-divergence 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, as living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Within prisons the prevalence of autistic 'traits' or 'indicators' is estimated be around three times as high (16% - 19%). There is a huge variation in the impact of Autistic Spectrum Condition on daily life from individual to individual. Whilst people living with Autistic Spectrum Condition can have increased memory ability and other specialist individual skills, they may experience difficulties with language and speech, motor skills, behaviour, memory, learning and other neurological functions. This service shall provide specialist support and development to People on Probation with a diagnosis of, or strongly suspected of living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. This service shall address the individual needs of People on Probation with Autistic Spectrum Condition, helping them to develop strategies and coping mechanisms for everyday life and enabling them to better comply with Probation requirements and address offending behaviour, alongside providing the Probation Practitioner with insights on service adjustments and other approaches to best meet the needs of the individual with Autistic Spectrum Condition. The Authority envisages that there will be 2 separate Lots, and subsequently 2 separate Contracts for this service for the following Police Crime Commissioner areas in South Central: Lot 1: Hampshire Lot 2: Thames Valley The Authority are happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to these regions. Please contacts us at ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk Please note, the procurement will be conducted through the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF).Only Providers who have submitted a PSDF SQ and qualified onto the PSDF under DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing will be invited to bid

### Lot Information

Autism Support Services for Hampshire

As per the short description in section 2 for People on Probation in Hampshire

Autism Support Services in Thames Valley

As per the short description in section 2 for People on Probation in Thames Valley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023512-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ12 Milton Keynes, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 21:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023512-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement

## Provenance

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