Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
1st Floor, 5 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
Helena Agus
Telephone
+44 02033343555
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
28500000
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The objective of this procurement is to create framework to facilitate the delivery of intervention practitioner, forensic psychologist and clinical psychologist services for the Ministry of Justice and the National Crime Agency (the “Framework Services”).
B. The Framework Services have been procured in 4 lots, which includes:
(1) Lot 1 – Forensic psychology risk assessment report writing for Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (“HMPPS”);
(2) Lot 2 – Intervention programmes for HMPPS;
(3) Lot 3 – Supervision services for trainee psychologists for HMPPS; and
(4) Lot 4 – Provision of forensic and clinical psychological assessments, involving clinical interview and production of reports for the National Crime Agency (“NCA”).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £28,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Psychological Risk Assessment Report
Lot No
LOT 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
HMPPS establishments
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HMPPS require the services of suitably qualified and experienced Forensic Psychologists (or Clinical Psychologists with substantial experience in forensic settings) to provide risk assessment services for offenders. Services will be required on both a regular and ad-hoc basis to support work usually undertaken by HMPPS staff
Forensic Psychology services are provided throughout HMPPS in both custody and community. High priority work is providing Forensic Psychological assessments & reports for the purposes of risk management.
The demand for risk assessments is variable and can sometimes outstrip the HMPPS Psychology Service Group (PSG) ability to deliver within timescales required.
The Supplier will be required to deliver forensic psychological risk report services commissioned by HMPPS Psychology Service Group. The Supplier will take instructions on the requirements for the risk assessment. These must meet standards set by the process relevant to the type of report (e.g. Parole Board, MAPPA, internal guidance documents).
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: £11,100,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
9 June 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension option of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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
Specialist Psychological Interventions Background
Lot No
LOT 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An important element of Psychology Services Group’s contribution to rehabilitation of those in our care is the provision of evidence led interventions to address offending behaviour.
Across the HMPPS estate a number of group and individual interventions are delivered and overseen by Registered Psychologists.
These are accredited by the CSAAP (Correctional Services Advice & Accreditation Panel) and therefore are bound by carefully constructed accreditation standards.
In addition, on occasion there is a requirement to deliver a bespoke individual psychological intervention
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: £825,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
9 June 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension option of 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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
Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training Background
Lot No
Lot 3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Psychology Services Group is committed to developing our workforce to maintain a high proportion of Registered Psychologists (forensic) within our staff group.
Every team contains a number of Forensic Psychologist in Training posts to ensure succession planning is a fluid process.
At present those on a qualification route are enrolled on either the Cardiff Post Graduate Diploma Forensic Psychology Practitioner Programme or the British Psychological Society (BPS) Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2).
Supervision is a mandatory requirement for those in training and best practice for all Registered Psychologists.
The demand for supervision services is variable and may outstrip the capacity of directly employed Registered Psychologists due to a range of factors.
This contract aims to support the workforce development and enable staff in training to progress at an appropriate pace.
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: £150,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
9 June 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension option for 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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
Psychological assessment, consultancy and intervention
Lot No
LOT 4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
3.1 Provision of forensic and clinical psychological assessments, involving clinical interview and production of a report. Psychologists will usually be asked to evaluate psychological functioning, risk to self and where indicated, risk to others. The use of forensic/clinical risk assessment tools, psycho-diagnostic tools or psychological tests may also be requested. There may be requests for standalone assessments for example violence risk assessment.
3.2 Delivery of evidence based psychological intervention to improve symptoms of mental health problems, particularly those common to a forensic population. This may include work to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health disorders; reduce alcohol or drug use or prevent relapse; motivate specific behaviours; reduce risks to self and others associated with mental health problems; provide mental health psycho-education; general supportive psychotherapy. In some cases the clinical and risk picture will be complex with overlapping symptoms and co-morbidity. Evidence based treatment models and established approaches used in the clinical/forensic field should be used. A post-treatment report will be required.
3.3 Provision of specialist psychological consultancy to operational staff covering areas such as suicide and self-harm; complex PTSD; comorbidity of personality disorder traits with trauma and stress related disorders. Less frequently, specialist advice on neurodevelopmental disorders and psychotic disorders may be requested. The Authority may request a written summary of consultancy advice provided.
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: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
9 June 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for 12 months
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 20
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
11 March 2022
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
11 March 2022
Local time
3:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom