Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT) Qualification

Concepts

• education and training
• training services
• forensic psychology training route
• forensic psychology services
• forensic psychology
• forensic psychologists
• forensic
• forensic psychologist
• training
• hmpps) psychological services group and forensic psychology services (fps) wales

Location

Description

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.

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 80300000 - Higher education services
• 80330000 - Safety education services
• 80340000 - Special education services
• 80400000 - Adult and other education services
• 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
• 80500000 - Training services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

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 esourcing@justice.gov.uk 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. Link to eSourcing Portal https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk