Official UK procurement notice
Forensic Psychologist in Training Qualification
Authority: Ministry of Justice (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis is a call for competition.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is seeking up to four suppliers to provide training for up to 70 Forensic Psychologists in Training (FPiTs) per year (up to 280 in total over the length of the contract) with the opportunity to achieve the stage 2 FPiT qualification.
CPV: Adult and other education services · Adult-education services at university level · Education and training services · Higher education services · Safety education services · Special education services · Training services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1This is a call for competitionPublished value£2,016,000
This is a call for competition.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) works to protect the public and reduce reoffending and has responsibility for various parts of the justice system, including the Courts, prisons, probation services and attendance centres. MoJ works in partnership with other government departments and agencies to reform the criminal justice system, to serve the public and support the victims of crime.
In support of MoJ, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Psychological Services Group and Forensic Psychology Services (FPS) Wales employs Forensic Psychologists to undertake a range of tasks which includes assessment and intervention, research, consultancy and training. PSG/FPS are the largest employers of Forensic Psychologists in England and Wales.
Forensic Psychologist is a protected title. To be qualified to use this title, individuals must successfully complete a course of training that meets the requirements of the HCPC standards of proficiency in Forensic Psychology.
To work as a FPiT in the UK, and to use this protected title, individuals must engage in a course of training that meets the requirements of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the standards of proficiency in Forensic Psychology.
The requirement of this tender is to provide a stage 2 HCPC approved qualification in Forensic Psychology training route that will, on completion, confer registration with the HCPC for those individuals undertaking the training.
The MoJ are seeking up to four suppliers to provide training for up to 70 Forensic Psychologists in Training (FPiTs) per year (up to 280 in total over the length of the contract) with the opportunity to achieve the stage 2 FPiT qualification.
The maximum total contract value is £2,016,000 ex VAT and will be shared across up to four contracts, with an anticipated contract value range of between £288,000.00 ex VAT and £1,080.000.00 ex VAT.
The FPiT will be based in various locations across England and Wales aligned to individual prisons. Additional information: Please register via ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ↗
Should you require any support, please contact the Jaggaer support team on 0845 0100 132 or
Once registered, please search using the ITT reference; ITT_9040 - Forensic Psychologist in Training qualification to access this opportunity and the procurement documents.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 29 Nov 2024, 15:54 GMT
- Last source update
- 13 Dec 2024, 15:46 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 7 Jan 2025 – …
- Authority reference
prj_12924- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-040319- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c144Find a Tender
- Review procedure
Ministry of Justice will incorporate a 10 calendar day Standstill Period following electronic notification to successful and unsuccessful bidders of the award decision.
Any comments should be communicated through the Ministry of Justice eSourcing portal.
Publisher note: 1. REGISTRATION The Ministry of Justice will be performing events through its e-Sourcing Portal. The eSourcing Portal is an online application that allows all potential suppliers to create and submit their responses to this Request for Proposal via the internet rather than in paper form. Please register via https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Should you require any support, please contact the Jaggaer support team on 0845 0100 132 or [email protected] Once registered, please search using the ITT reference: ITT_9040 -Forensic Psychologist in Training Qualification to access this opportunity and the procurement documents. Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 14 Jan 2025, 11:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 7 Jan 2025, 11:00 GMT
Timeline
13 Dec 2024 → 14 Jan 2025 · 3 dates- Notice published13 Dec 2024, 15:46 GMT
- Bids opened7 Jan 2025, 11:00 GMT
- Submission deadline14 Jan 2025, 11:00 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Deadline moved to 14 Jan 2025, 11:00 GMT13 Dec 2024, 15:46 GMT+7 days · was 7 Jan 2025, 11:00 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of expressions of interest · IV.2.2) | 7 Jan 2025 | 14 Jan 2025 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7) | 7 Jan 2025 | 14 Jan 2025 | +7 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- The High Court of England and WalesReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria