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title: "Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044f8a"
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# Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044f8a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the ECSG Framework tender which focuses on obtaining a medical report writing service under the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG) Policy Framework. This involves doctors summarising medical evidence to assist in the decision-making process for prisoner early release applications. The procurement, classified under "Services provided by medical personnel," was conducted via an open procedure and resulted in the awarding of contracts to three suppliers—MedCo (Secure Healthcare Service) Ltd, Marpe Health, and Primary Care Sheffield Ltd. The award was completed in April 2025, and the total contract value is approximately £168,260 GBP. The contracts are active, with a framework agreement established to ensure prompt delivery of services across the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical report writing, medical personnel services, and related fields. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in healthcare services, particularly those with established expertise in medical evaluations and prisoner health, can benefit significantly by participating in such tenders. Moreover, the framework's ad-hoc and urgent nature of the service, demanding fast turnaround times, suits agile and responsive medical service providers. Businesses looking to expand into public sector procurement, especially within the justice and healthcare sectors, will find this tender an exciting avenue for growth and increased visibility.

## Notice

Award of a Framework of 3 Suppliers, to provide a medical report writing service. The service comprises of a Doctor summarising medical evidence in Plain English in order for a decision to be made regarding an application for a prisoner's early release, in line with the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to the nature of ERCG, Reports are required on an ad-hoc basis, with short timescales for turnaround.

Options: 2x +1 year extensions available.

Renewal: 2x +1 year extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013287-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,260 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | MARPE HEALTH; MEDCO (SECURE HEALTHCARE SERVICE; PRIMARY CARE SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013287-2025
- 5 Apr 2024 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011088-2024
- 4 Apr 2024 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010905-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010905-2024
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

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