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title: "PS2,910,000"
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# PS2,910,000

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031916

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of health and social work services, including forensic psychologist and clinical psychologist services. This procurement, valued at £28,500,000, encompasses four distinct lots: Forensic psychology risk assessment report writing, intervention programmes, supervision services for trainee psychologists, and psychological assessments for the National Crime Agency (NCA). The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 12:00 on 11 March 2022, and offers an open procurement process. Key locations for service delivery will include various establishments under Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the psychological services field, particularly those that provide training, assessment, and intervention programmes. Companies offering specialist services in forensic psychology, clinical assessments, or training for psychologists would be well-positioned to participate, especially those among small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The framework arrangement allows for multiple suppliers, creating a competitive environment where businesses can collaborate and thrive in providing essential mental health services to support rehabilitation efforts in the justice system.

## Notice

The objective of this Framework is to create framework to facilitate the delivery of intervention practitioner, forensic psychologist and clinical psychologist services for the Ministry of Justice and the National Crime Agency The Framework Services have been procured in 4 lots, which includes: (1) Lot 1 - Forensic psychology risk assessment report writing for Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service ("HMPPS"); (2) Lot 2 - Intervention programmes for HMPPS; (3) Lot 3 - Supervision services for trainee psychologists for HMPPS; and (4) Lot 4 - Provision of forensic and clinical psychological assessments, involving clinical interview and production of reports for the National Crime Agency ("NCA").

### Lot Information

Psychological Risk Assessment Report

HMPPS require the services of suitably qualified and experienced Forensic Psychologists (or Clinical Psychologists with substantial experience in forensic settings) to provide risk assessment services for offenders. Services will be required on both a regular and ad-hoc basis to support work usually undertaken by HMPPS staff Forensic Psychology services are provided throughout HMPPS in both custody and community. High priority work is providing Forensic Psychological assessments & reports for the purposes of risk management. The demand for risk assessments is variable and can sometimes outstrip the HMPPS Psychology Service Group (PSG) ability to deliver within timescales required. The Supplier will be required to deliver forensic psychological risk report services commissioned by HMPPS Psychology Service Group. The Supplier will take instructions on the requirements for the risk assessment. These must meet standards set by the process relevant to the type of report (e.g. Parole Board, MAPPA, internal guidance documents).

Renewal: Extension option of 12 months

Specialist Psychological Interventions Background

An important element of Psychology Services Group's contribution to rehabilitation of those in our care is the provision of evidence led interventions to address offending behaviour. Across the HMPPS estate a number of group and individual interventions are delivered and overseen by Registered Psychologists. These are accredited by the CSAAP (Correctional Services Advice & Accreditation Panel) and therefore are bound by carefully constructed accreditation standards. In addition, on occasion there is a requirement to deliver a bespoke individual psychological intervention

Renewal: Extension option of 12 months

50,000

PSG is committed to developing the workforce so that the majority of the staff are Registered Psychologists (forensic) with a number of Forensic Psychologist in Training posts in every region to ensure succession planning is a fluent process. The demand for supervision services is variable depending on a number of factors. Demand may outstrip the capacity of directly employed Registered Psychologists and therefore this contract aims to support the workforce development and enable staff in training to progress at an appropriate speed.

Renewal: Extension option for 12 months

Psychological assessment, consultancy and intervention

3.1 Provision of forensic and clinical psychological assessments, involving clinical interview and production of a report. Psychologists will usually be asked to evaluate psychological functioning, risk to self and where indicated, risk to others. The use of forensic/clinical risk assessment tools, psycho-diagnostic tools or psychological tests may also be requested. There may be requests for standalone assessments for example violence risk assessment. 3.2 Delivery of evidence based psychological intervention to improve symptoms of mental health problems, particularly those common to a forensic population. This may include work to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health disorders; reduce alcohol or drug use or prevent relapse; motivate specific behaviours; reduce risks to self and others associated with mental health problems; provide mental health psycho-education; general supportive psychotherapy. In some cases the clinical and risk picture will be complex with overlapping symptoms and co-morbidity. Evidence based treatment models and established approaches used in the clinical/forensic field should be used. A post-treatment report will be required. 3.3 Provision of specialist psychological consultancy to operational staff covering areas such as suicide and self-harm; complex PTSD; comorbidity of personality disorder traits with trauma and stress related disorders. Less frequently, specialist advice on neurodevelopmental disorders and psychotic disorders may be requested. The Authority may request a written summary of consultancy advice provided.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

60,000

The requirement is for ad hoc assessments of individuals across the UK to assess their psychological state, wellbeing and to inform threat management. The requirement includes an initial assessment, intervention and a small aspect of ongoing care. NCA require Clinical Psychologists for officers in roles exposed to information that could impact their psychological wellbeing. Officers are assessed prior to being offered the post and then have six monthly reassessments and care as needed

2,500,000

Psychology Services are provided throughout HMPPS in both custody and community. This varies from direct offender facing work, consultancy, research, training and related tasks such as supervision. High priority work is providing Forensic Risk Assessments and Reports, primarily for the Parole Board. The demand for risk assessments is variable and can sometimes outstrip the PSG ability to deliver within timescales required. The Provider will be required to deliver high quality forensic psychological risk assessment and reports services to ensure delivery of the required services within HMPPS. The Provider will take instruction on the requirements for the risk assessment from PSG in line with the Parole Board or other commissioner's directions.

950,000

An important element of PSG's contribution to rehabilitation of those under prison care is the provision of evidence led interventions to address offending behaviour. Across the prison estate a number of group, and individual interventions are delivered and overseen by Registered Psychologists. On occasion there is a requirement to deliver a bespoke individual psychological intervention to some of the most complex individuals within custody. There are three aspects to the provision of intervention services within this contract: Accredited Interventions delivered by specialist facilitator to individual clients Accredited Intervention Supervision by Registered Psychologists Delivery of bespoke psychological interventions to individual clients The main intervention programme that has been delivered for nearly 15 years is the Healthy Sex Programme (HSP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,500,000 |
| Lots value | £12,275,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,910,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ADLER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; DAVID MOSS HSP THERAPIST; DIANE WILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE & SOCIAL WORK SERVICE; EVOKE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES; FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY CONSULTANTS; FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES (FPS; GREGORY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; INSIGHT FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE; LOUISE COUGHLIN; PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES UK LTD (PSUK; PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES; REMIX PSYCHOLOGIAL SERVICES; ST ANDREWS HEALTHCARE; STAR THERAPY; THE FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICE SOUTH (LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2022 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2022
- 18 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004730-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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