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Reports Services Commissioned Through HMPPS Psychology Services Group (PSG)

Awarded to Carter Brown - The Expert Service Ltd, DLF Psychology Ltd, Forensic Psychological Services Ltd +4 more

Ministry of Justice(buyer)

Published
Published 20 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 28 November 2025

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Overview

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a framework contract for psychology report services to eight providers: Carter Brown - The Expert Service Ltd, DLF Psychology Ltd, Forensic Psychological Services Ltd, Forensic Psychology Consultants Ltd, Louise Coughlin Ltd, Psychological Services UK Ltd, Remix Psychological Services Ltd, and one other. The contract, valued at approximately £17 million and awarded on 19 May 2026, covers a five-year period providing registered forensic psychologists to deliver psychology risk assessments, responsivity and suitability assessments, and case reviews for HM Prisons and Probation Service on a regular and ad-hoc basis across public sector prisons and other service delivery sites nationally.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£17,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 May 2025
Questions by
17 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Award outcome

Awarded value
£16,999,997
Award date
19 May 2026
Contract period
7 June 2026 → 7 June 2031
Winners
  • Carter Brown - The Expert Service Ltd
  • DLF Psychology Ltd
  • Forensic Psychological Services Ltd
  • Forensic Psychology Consultants Ltd
  • Louise Coughlin Ltd
  • Psychological Services UK Ltd
  • Remix Psychological Services Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    16 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    21 October 2025

  3. Planning Update

    3 September 2025

  4. Planning Update

    22 August 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    23 July 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    20 May 2025

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