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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-004730/EN)
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Services

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Justice
Postal address: 1st Floor, 5 Wellington Place
Town: Leeds
Postal code: LS1 4AP
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Helena Agus
Telephone: +44 02033343555
Email: Helena.Agus@justice.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
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:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: 28500000
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Services
II.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”).
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 28500000 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The 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
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Psychological Risk Assessment Report

Lot No:LOT 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
HMPPS establishments

II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 11100000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End: 2025-06-09
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:Extension option of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Specialist Psychological Interventions Background

Lot No:LOT 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 825000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End: 2025-06-09
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:Extension option of 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training Background

Lot No:Lot 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 150000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End: 2025-06-09
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:Extension option for 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.1) Title: Psychological assessment, consultancy and intervention

Lot No:LOT 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 200000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End: 2025-06-09
This contract is subject to renewalyes Description of renewals:Option to extend for 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedure
IV.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:20IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2022-03-11 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2022-03-11 Local time: 15:00

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: High Court
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2022-02-18