Award

DF Circles of Support and Accountability for London

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

09 May 2023 at 17:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in London has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist support services for individuals on probation convicted of sexual offences. The contract, titled "DF Circles of Support and Accountability for London," falls under the Probation Services category. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, with a value of £570,000. The tender period ended on 10th May 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 8th June 2023 to 7th June 2025.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for service providers capable of delivering rehabilitative and resettlement interventions for individuals convicted of sexual offences in the London region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations well-versed in supporting vulnerable populations would be well-suited to compete. The award signifies a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Justice and Circles South East, aiming to enhance the emotional well-being and community reintegration of at-risk populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DF Circles of Support and Accountability for London

Notice Description

In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. The Supplier shall provide specialist support to people on probation convicted of sexual or sexually motivated offences, improving their emotional well-being by strengthening relationships and community ties. Circles of Support and Accountability is a model for reintegrating high risk people convicted of sexual offences back into the community. Social isolation is a risk factor for sexual offending and the CoSA model seeks to strengthen reintegration and help people develop social networks whilst holding them accountable for their behaviour in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d992cd9-a15d-481e-9bd5-d0685cd6e77d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132db676-8027-4fc6-8172-873adb76e306
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2023 - 7 Jun 2025 2-3 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
probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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

CIRCLES SOUTH EAST

Further Information

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