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Youth Justice Workforce Research

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 Dec 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for research services titled "Youth Justice Workforce Research" to evaluate the current workforce in England and Wales. This contract, valued at £58,640, was established through a selective procurement method using a dynamic purchasing system and awarded to The Workforce Development Trust Limited. The procurement falls within the services category under CPV classification 73110000. The contract commenced on 15th December 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2027. The process, initiated as a tender and reaching the award stage on 15th December 2025, involves a geographic focus including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond, though primarily within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering research services, particularly those interested in contributing to the youth justice system. As it supports decision-making within the Ministry of Justice, shortlisted businesses can expect increased visibility and engagement with governmental projects. Suitable competitors for similar opportunities include Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement criteria accommodate these sectors. Businesses focusing on research and consultancy within governmental contexts will find this procurement and similar contracts beneficial for portfolio expansion and service diversification.

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Notice Title

Youth Justice Workforce Research

Notice Description

Research services to better understand the current youth justice workforce in England and Wales to inform future decision making and support provided by YJB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03fbc157-ed13-443c-b6ef-afdfeb2d533f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d84bb7d-61d7-4c4f-919d-8b2befac1df7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementprofessionalservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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