Pipeline Framework: Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT) Qualification

A pipeline has been launched for Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT) Qualification.The contract start Date is 1 April 2025. Approach to market date is 18 October 2024.This is a Future Opportunity for a market engagement event for the Psychology Services Group (PSG) within His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) part of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). This is to give details of a tender to provide training for approximately up to 60 Forensic Psychologists in Training (FPiTs) per year (up to 240 in total over the length of the contract) with the opportunity to achieve the stage 2 FPiT qualification.HMPPS PSG is one of the largest employers of Forensic Psychologists who undertake a range of tasks which includes assessment and intervention, research, consultancy, and training.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 FPiT will be based in various locations across England and Wales, so having full geographical coverage is an important part of the requirement.The market engagement event will outline the high-level requirements of delivering the FPiT Qualification to HMPPS PSG.The event will: – outline our plans, provide interested parties with prior notice of an impending procurement, receive feedback from providers on the plans and advise of next steps.We would like to invite prospective bidders to attend this pre-market engagement event on Thursday 12th September 2024 at 10am via Microsoft Teams. The session will be led by the Psychology Services Group team (PSG) and the People Services Commercial and Contract Management team from the MoJ.The agenda for the session is as follows- Introductions- Overview of the MoJ and the service required- Procurement Overview- Questions and Answers- Next StepsA separate virtual 121 session will also be available, expected to be later that day, with length of session dependent on demand.Please see the Additional Information section on how to register for the event on Thursday 12th September 2024.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Ministry of Justice, 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9AJ. Tel: 02033343555. Email: MOJprocurementlearninganddevelopment@justice.gov.uk Website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice (People Services Team)