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Elizabeth Fry - Independent Approved Premises

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 Sep 2025 at 18:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Elizabeth Fry Charity for an Independent Approved Premises, which falls under the services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals (CPV code 75231200). The contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, and Wales. This open procedure (below threshold) procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement process initiated as a tender and concluded with the awarding of the contract on 1st August 2025, with the notice of award published on 1st September 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in criminal rehabilitation services. Companies specialising in detention services and rehabilitation solutions, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender particularly relevant. The estimated contract value of up to £10,000,000 underscores the substantial business potential within this sector, providing an avenue for suitable organisations to expand their service offerings and improve their market presence in these areas across the UK.

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Notice Title

Elizabeth Fry - Independent Approved Premises

Notice Description

Contract Award to Elizabeth Fry for an Independent Approved Premises

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11283726-11e5-43ed-aa4b-b2737b623ee5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd2a48b-c8b2-491d-8071-24615e2209a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,801,050 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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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
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIZABETH FRY CHARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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