Opportunity

Forensic Psychologist in Training Qualification

  • Ministry of Justice.

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-004092

Published 1 March 2021, 10:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Ministry of Justice.

5 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP

Email

mojprocurementlearninganddevelopment@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 02033343555

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Forensic Psychologist in Training Qualification

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Her Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) Psychological Services Group (PSG) are the biggest single employer of Forensic Psychologists in England and Wales. HMPPS have been directly employing Forensic Psychologists in Training (FPiTs) for many years, seeking to ensure that the

demand for Forensic Psychology services is met.

The provider shall provide a HCPC approved qualification in Forensic Psychology that meets the requirements of the HCPC for registration as a Forensic Psychologist in the UK. The Forensic Psychology qualification requirement will be spilt into two Lots;

Lot 1: This lot will require the provider to deliver a qualification that is approved and accredited by the HCPC and the BPS. This will allow graduates of the qualification to be registered with the HCPC on completion and to be eligible for full membership of the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology.

Lot 2: This lot will require the provider to deliver a qualification that is approved and accredited by the HCPC. This will allow graduates of the qualification to be registered with the HCPC on completion.

The procurement documents are available and requests to participate must be submitted using the following link :

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,800,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1: This lot will require the provider to deliver a qualification that is approved and accredited by the HCPC and the BPS. This will allow graduates of the qualification to be registered with the HCPC on completion and to be eligible for full membership of the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,960,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

In Year 3 - 4 of the contract the MoJ will review the future requirement

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2: This lot will require the provider to deliver a qualification that is approved and accredited by the HCPC. This will allow graduates of the qualification to be registered with the HCPC on completion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £840,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The MoJ will look at the future of this requirement in year 3 - 4 of the contract.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

30 March 2021

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

30 March 2021

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 3 - 4 years (subject to change)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

MoJ

Leeds

Country

United Kingdom