Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
UK
Telephone: +44 02033343555
E-mail: ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Other: Probation Services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DF Autism Support Services for People on Probation (South Central)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75231240
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Autism Support Services for Hampshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75231240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ3
UKJ31
UKJ32
Main site or place of performance:
Hampshire,
Southampton
Portsmouth
Isle of Wight
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the short description in section 2 for People on Probation in Hampshire
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Autism Support Services in Thames Valley
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75231240
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ1
UKJ12
Main site or place of performance:
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
Oxfordshire
Reading
Slough
Bracknell Forest
Wokingham
West Berkshire
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As per the short description in section 2 for People on Probation in Thames Valley
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
11/10/2021
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/09/2021