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Penrose Havering- Independent Approved Premises

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Oct 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Approved Premise (IAP) named Penrose Havering. This award, under the "services" industry category, pertains to services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals. The procuring entity utilised an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. The contracting process has moved to the award stage as of 17th October 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2030. The delivery locations include the North West and London in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract is valued at £8,280,557, reflecting a thorough engagement in the open competitive process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in criminal rehabilitation services. With the possibility for participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), a wide range of organisations could benefit from engaging in such contracts. Businesses with the capacity to deliver large-scale public service operations, like Penrose Options—the chosen supplier for this contract—are ideal candidates for similar future opportunities facilitated by the Ministry of Justice. This engagement exemplifies the potential for business expansion through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Penrose Havering- Independent Approved Premises

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) as the contracting authority is awarding a contract to provide an Independent Approved Premise (IAP) to be known as Penrose Havering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36acd786-4854-4211-bacc-3ab1b6537fdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b959e55-31b4-49e4-87c4-1aa0948c2b25
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
Large

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,280,557 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 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
TLD North West (England), TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENROSE OPTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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