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Clayfields SCH Accommodation Contract

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the procurement process for the "Clayfields SCH Accommodation Contract," aimed at providing 12 places for children and young people within the secure children's home sector. The industry category is custody services, with the contract valued at £40,743,154.20. The procurement process, managed through a direct award method, marks its completion with the award stage and finalisation of the contract to Nottinghamshire County Council. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st December 2032, covering the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale service providers in the custody and care field. Whilst unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, organisations with expertise in providing secure accommodation and supportive environments for children and young people will find this a lucrative contract. By being part of this long-term partnership with the Ministry of Justice, businesses can enhance their visibility and establish their reputation in the public sector, gaining a competitive edge in future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clayfields SCH Accommodation Contract

Notice Description

Contract for provision of 12 SCH places for children and young people at Clayfields SCH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-038a67a1-4b0a-4f6c-9a85-2fc2921932e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301498e0-b300-4494-adbb-df66025f8ea7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66162000 - Custody services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,743,154 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,743,154 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

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