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title: "Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Autism Support Services for Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032d89"
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# Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Autism Support Services for Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032d89

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the tender process for the "Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Autism Support Services" aimed at delivering specialist support in South Wales, specifically in Swansea, Neath, and Port Talbot. This procurement, classified under the industry category of probation services, utilised a selective procurement method following the 'Light Touch Regime'. The total contract value is £80,000, with the provision of services expected to span 12 months, having been awarded on March 14, 2022. The tendering process involved the submission of bids, with three bids received before the award status was confirmed.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in rehabilitative and support services tailored for individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions. Companies offering expertise in communication enhancement, social skills development, and emotional well-being strategies would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. Additionally, businesses with experience in delivering community support services or those that can provide psychological and behavioural assessments can find a competitive edge in this procurement process, contributing positively to the rehabilitation of individuals on probation.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice details the award of a call-off competition conducted by the Authority via the Ministry of Justice's Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF). The Probation Service sought a provider to deliver a specialist service to individuals within the region, who may experience difficulties with; language and speech, motor skills, behaviour, memory, learning and other neurological functions, to be better equipped to comply with probation requirements. To Note: This Service is to be delivered in South Wales: Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF)to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. The Provider is expected to deliver interventions to people on probation that meet the specific needs of those, living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. As needs will vary, the support to be provided shall include, but is not limited to one or more or the following: (a)Support to enhance communication and social skills; (b)Support to recognise and develop the PoP's personal strengths; (c) Support to expand the PoP's awareness of their own emotional state and well being, and that of others; (d)Support to improve impulse control and/or make better social judgements; (e)Identification of appropriate strategies and coping mechanisms; (f) Ensuring the individual is better equipped to comply with probation requirements, adequately address their offending behaviour and engage in programmes (where applicable); (g)Support with access to community support services for ongoing support; (h)Provision of advice to the PoPs family, where appropriate, in order to describe the support being given and signposting to agencies that may support the family; (i) Provision of one-off support for Probation Practitioners when requested, in instances where the PoP has declined to engage; (j) An evaluation of participant feedback and outcomes achieved, at the end of the 12 months, with preliminary findings shared after 6 months. To Note: This Service is to be delivered in South Wales: Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot. Additional information: Full procurement documents are published on the Authority's esourcing portal including spec/criteria etc. The contract length is 12 months with no options to extend. The total contract value is PS80'000. The service is to be delivered primarily in South Wales: Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.

Options: - The Authority reserved the right to exclude tenders that did not achieve a total quality score of 60 percent; - If a bidder scored less than 60 on question TC002, the Authority reserved the right to remove that Bidder from the competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009965-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIRD SECTOR CONSORTIA MANAGEMENT LLP (3SC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009965-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:277986-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement

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