Award

Contract Award

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Dec 2023 at 18:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for "Pregnancy and Mother and Baby Unit Services" at Her Majesty's Prison and Young Offenders Institution HMP & YOI Styal. The services aim to support pregnant women, mothers, and babies during the custodial period and beyond, focusing on parental responsibility and community support. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on January 7, 2022.

This award presents opportunities for businesses, especially those in the services sector, to engage with the Ministry of Justice in providing critical support services for pregnant women and mothers in custodial settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in childcare, social services, and community support sectors would find this tender relevant for potential growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

The requirements at Her Majesty's Prison and Young Offenders Institution HMP & YOI Styal for pregnancy and Mother and Baby Unit Services during the custodial period, prior and immediately following release. The primary aim is to support pregnant women, mothers, babies and through the provision of nursery services for the babies and general support of Mothers and pregnant women to actively engage with their parental responsibility in custody and enable them to access appropriate support in their communities. Strategic Aims The strategic aims of the service are: - To prevent separation between mothers and babies eligible for an MBU placement where this is in the best interests of the child, which in turn reduces the risk of reoffending and the resulting social economic impact - To identify and respond to individual needs of pregnant women, mothers and babies, including any barriers for specific groups in relation to protected characteristics - To promote and support mothers in their parental responsibility, by delivering routine and targeted parenting support and guidance - To enable pregnant women and mothers to continue to engage with the prison regime whilst caring for their children, including contributions to wider care planning and information sharing and recording in relation to women's progress - To raise awareness and support prison staff to deliver effective support to pregnant women and mothers when in custody - Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of pregnant women, mothers and babies - ensure liaison and engagement with community support services such as healthcare services and children's services and continuity of this on release

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ba9ca40-5ebc-41d2-80d7-4ea0a7ed4710
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084ae452-221f-49e6-b6a6-99b16f2818e1
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231210 - Imprisonment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mojcommercialreset@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 0AE
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

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