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title: "Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) engagement services in London"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03522d"
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# Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) engagement services in London

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03522d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking to procure Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) engagement services in London under the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF). This project, classified under the services industry with a CPV code for probation services, involves a selective procurement method. The contract has a duration of 24 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, and was officially awarded on 14th July 2022. The engagement services aim to enhance compliance and relationships for individuals on probation who identify as GRT.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in support services for the GRT community, particularly those with experience in culturally inclusive approaches. Companies that provide mentoring, engagement services, and training regarding the needs of the GRT population would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on improving outcomes for People on Probation through comprehensive support mechanisms suggests that innovative and quality-driven service providers may find success in this procurement process.

## 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 strength based, culturally inclusive 'engagement' service for People on Probation who identify as Gypsy, Roma and Traveller, to improve the relationships with the London Probation Service, at an individual and organisational level. The service shall incorporate a whole system approach throughout the sentencing of the individual, commencing from the pre-sentence report stage, to support People on Probation in living a safe and offence-free life in an environment which recognises their needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider is expected to deliver a service that will improve compliance and engagement amongst GRT People on Probation (PoP).The support to be provided shall include but not limited to the following: 1)improve outcomes for People on Probation who identify as GRT by utilising all relevant pathways to reduce re-offending. This may include signposting to the CRS services and other GRT-specialist services where appropriate, to meet the needs of the PoP, 2) engage and provide a wrap around support/mentoring service , 3) deliver support and awareness raising to all operational staff, addressing the issues of stereotyping and stigmatising of the GRT community. Additional information: Full procurement documents are published on the Authority's esourcing portal (including spec/criteria). Contract is for 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Options: Fixed Price was set by the Authority and the procurement assessed quality only, using the HCQ methodology. The Authority reserved the right to exclude tenders that did not achieve a total quality score of 60 percent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019333-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 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 | £270,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRISH CHAPLAINCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019333-2022

## 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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