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title: "Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eed6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2021-10-21"
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# Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eed6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is planning to procure Autism support services for individuals on probation in the Swansea, Neath, and Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. The tender title is "Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales." This procurement falls under the category of probation services, with a projected contract value of £80,000. Interested bidders are required to submit Selection Questionnaires to qualify for the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF) under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing. A virtual Market Engagement event is scheduled for 9th November 2021, and the competition is expected to launch in December 2021, leading to an indicative contract award date of January 2022, with services commencing in February 2022.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in emotional wellbeing and social support services, particularly those equipped to deliver tailored interventions for individuals with neuro-divergence, including autism. Service providers capable of offering assessments, direct support, and consultancy for probation practitioners will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The pilot initiative aims to bridge the gap in specialist support for individuals on probation in Wales, ultimately informing the commissioning process for a comprehensive Wales-wide service in the future.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services for People on Probation within the Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. The Authority is seeking to launch a competition in December 2021 using the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF), with an indicative contract award date of January 2022 and service commencement in February 2022. A recent MOJ call for evidence on neurodivergence 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 having an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In order to better understand the needs of the caseload in Wales and to develop an approach which addresses the gap in specialist support for people with autism, the requirement is an initial pilot in the Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot PDU. The service is likely to involve an assessment, support for people on probation (including face to face delivery) and consultation support for Probation Practitioners where a person on probation does not wish to engage with the service provider but early assessment indicates a tailored approach would be beneficial. The intention is that the outcome of this pilot will help to inform future commissioning of an all Wales service. Actions required: 1. Interested bidders should submit Selection Questionnaires in order to be qualified on to the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PDSF) under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing in order to then be invited to bid for these opportunities. 2. The Authority will be conducting a virtual Market Engagement event on Tuesday 9th November 2021. Please contact ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk to book your place by no later than Friday 5th November 2021. The Authority is happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to this region. Please contacts us at ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk. Please note, the procurement will be conducted through the PSDF. Only Providers who have submitted a PSDF SQ and qualified onto the PSDF under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing will be invited to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026473-2021 |
| 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 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75231240 - Probation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026473-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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