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title: "DoJ - NIPS - Provision of Psychological Risk Assessment Reports to identify offending pathways, treatment-planning needs and meet Public Protection requirements within the Northern Ireland Prison Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d902"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# DoJ - NIPS - Provision of Psychological Risk Assessment Reports to identify offending pathways, treatment-planning needs and meet Public Protection requirements within the Northern Ireland Prison Service

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d902

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has initiated a tender process titled "DoJ - NIPS - Provision of Psychological Risk Assessment Reports" to facilitate understanding of offending pathways and aid in treatment planning. The procurement, categorised under health and social work services, is set for delivery within Northern Ireland. The tender process, managed by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, follows an open procurement method, targeting below-threshold open competition. The tender is active with the period for submissions closing on 20th November 2025, and inquiries being accepted until 13th November 2025. The service contract is valued at £270,000 gross, with the contract period commencing on 1st December 2025 and ending on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological assessments, particularly those skilled in criminal behaviour analysis and treatment planning. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for this tender, encouraging diverse participation. The procurement prioritises quality with a weighting of 70% focused on company experience, contract management, and business continuity, while 30% of the evaluation is based on cost. Companies with robust data handling capabilities and efficient implementation plans stand a higher chance of securing the contract, making it ideal for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, specifically in health and social work services.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract with a single Contractor for the provision of support to deliver Psychological Risk / Need Assessment reports to better understand service users offending pathways and make recommendations regarding suitability for release.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070464-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 13:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070464-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070464-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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