Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 02033343555
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Probation Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DF Autism Support Services for People on Probation (South Central)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75231240 - Probation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services within the South Central region, for People on Probation, and is seeking to launch a competition in October 2021 using the Probation Services Dynamic Framework, with an indicative Contract Award Date of January 2022.
A recent MOJ call for evidence on Neuro-divergence estimates that approximately 15-20% of the adult population has some form of neuro-divergence (ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism etc.) with Autism affecting 1-2% of the population. However, the evidence submitted also suggests that individuals with neuro-divergence are significantly over-represented in the Criminal Justice System with 5–7% of those referred to liaison and diversion services, as living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Within prisons the prevalence of autistic ‘traits’ or ‘indicators’ is estimated be around three times as high (16% - 19%).
There is a huge variation in the impact of Autistic Spectrum Condition on daily life from individual to individual. Whilst people living with Autistic Spectrum Condition can have increased memory ability and other specialist individual skills, they may experience difficulties with language and speech, motor skills, behaviour, memory, learning and other neurological functions.
This service shall provide specialist support and development to People on Probation with a diagnosis of, or strongly suspected of living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition.
This service shall address the individual needs of People on Probation with Autistic Spectrum Condition, helping them to develop strategies and coping mechanisms for everyday life and enabling them to better comply with Probation requirements and address offending behaviour, alongside providing the Probation Practitioner with insights on service adjustments and other approaches to best meet the needs of the individual with Autistic Spectrum Condition.
The Authority envisages that there will be 2 separate Lots, and subsequently 2 separate Contracts for this service for the following Police Crime Commissioner areas in South Central:
Lot 1: Hampshire
Lot 2: Thames Valley
The Authority are happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to these regions. Please contacts us at ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk
Please note, the procurement will be conducted through the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF).Only Providers who have submitted a PSDF SQ and qualified onto the PSDF under DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing will be invited to bid
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Autism Support Services for Hampshire
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75231240 - Probation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Main site or place of performance
Hampshire,
Southampton
Portsmouth
Isle of Wight
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the short description in section 2 for People on Probation in Hampshire
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Autism Support Services in Thames Valley
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75231240 - Probation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Main site or place of performance
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
Oxfordshire
Reading
Slough
Bracknell Forest
Wokingham
West Berkshire
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the short description in section 2 for People on Probation in Thames Valley
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To clarify the Authority are procuring Autism Support Services in the South Central probation region, which covers Hampshire and Thames Valley PCC region(s), which are split out into 2 Lots. Potential providers can bid for either or both of these Lots.
If you have any queries regarding this potential tender opportunity, please contact us at probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk