--- title: "Reports Services Commissioned Through HMPPS Psychology Services Group (PSG)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05197f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05197f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05197f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05197f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2026-06-16" --- # Reports Services Commissioned Through HMPPS Psychology Services Group (PSG) Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05197f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05197f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05197f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice has completed the public procurement process related to the Reports Services Commissioned Through HMPPS Psychology Services Group (PSG), a key component under the HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS). The contracting process involved an open procurement method to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for delivering psychological report services across UK correctional facilities. The Ministry, located at 102 Petty France, London, awarded the contracts as part of a planned initiative valued at a total of £20.4 million. The framework agreement, initiated on 8th June 2026 and spanning five years, aims to support psychological and therapeutic services primarily in prisons, with potential extensions to non-HMPPS sites including Northern Ireland and Scotland. These services will require the expertise of qualified forensic psychologists to conduct risk assessments, suitability evaluations, and case reviews as needed. The tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, given that all seven successful suppliers have been noted as such. These businesses, including Carter Brown - The Expert Service Ltd, DLF Psychology Ltd, and others, will benefit from the stability and continuity that a five-year framework offers, along with the potential for additional work through competitive mini bids within the established framework. Companies with expertise in forensic psychology, particularly those that can adhere to HMPPS quality standards and accommodate varying service demands, will find this contract attractive for growth in providing services related to offender rehabilitation and detention. This framework strengthens their footprint in the public services sector, catering to a niche yet crucial industry within the UK correctional and criminal rehabilitation system. ## Notice HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS), as part of the justice system, plays a crucial role in society. HMPPS protects the public, maintains safe and secure prisons and reduces the risk that people will reoffend. We work together to help people to live law abiding and positive lives. HMPPS delivers the government's vision and investment to make prisons places of safety and reform and to ensure probation services support the rehabilitation of offenders while protecting the public. We provide safe and supportive environments, where people work through the reasons that caused them to offend and prepare for a more positive future. The Psychology Services Group (PSG) provide evidence-based, psychological, and therapeutic services to support people in custody and on probation aimed at reducing their risk of harm and reoffending. Staff provide a HMPPS-wide specialist service and defensible evidence to support decision-making and influence operational policy at a National, Regional, and local level. Psychological services are largely broken down into assessment, intervention, training, research/projects, and consultancy advice and support. This specific requirement is for suitably qualified and experienced Registered Forensic Psychologists (with at least 2 years post qualification experience) to provide Psychology Report Services for Offenders. Services will be required on both a regular and ad-hoc basis to support work usually undertaken by HMPPS staff. The Reports Services requirement includes delivery of the following: a. Psychology Risk Assessments (PRAs) b. Responsivity and Suitability Assessments c. Case Reviews HMPPS require the ability to procure these services to support the internal capacity to deliver and the Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework with a duration of 5 years for delivery of these services. The services will be delivered nationally across HMPPS Public Sector settings primarily in Prisons, and there may on occasion be a requirement for delivery in Non-HMPPS Service Delivery Sites (including Northern Ireland and Scotland). The requirement for these services will vary over time in volume and frequency and any volumes provided in relation to this requirement are based upon historical figures and are provided for indicative purposes only. There are no guaranteed volumes for the services required. All Psychology Report Services commissioned by HMPPS Psychology Services must meet the required Quality Standards set by the process relevant to the type of Report (e.g. Parole Board, MAPPA, internal guidance documents), and adherence to the relevant HMPPS Policies and Frameworks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056428-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 11 May 2026 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000,000 | | Lots value | £17,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,428,571 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | CARTER BROWN - THE EXPERT SERVICE; DLF PSYCHOLOGY; FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY CONSULTANTS; LOUISE COUGHLIN; PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; REMIX PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 08:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056428-2026 - 31 Mar 2026 at 10:52 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029551-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028998-2026 - 21 Oct 2025 at 16:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067266-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 11:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053518-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 11:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050865-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 14:22 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042453-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 16:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023482-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056428-2026 16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067266-2025 21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053518-2025 3rd September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050865-2025 22nd August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042453-2025 23rd July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023482-2025 20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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