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Penrose Bermondsey - Independent Approved Premises

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 Dec 2025 at 16:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a public procurement process using an open procedure, resulting in a contract award to Penrose Options for managing Independent Approved Premises under the project titled "Penrose Bermondsey." This contract is valued at £8,389,725 and falls within the probation services industry category. The premises will be situated in the North West region and London, United Kingdom. The procurement was initially tendered with a period ending on 12 April 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2030. The process, aimed at promoting participation from SMEs and VCSEs, reflects the Ministry's strategic service delivery objectives through competitive market engagements.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for established service providers in the probation sector who have the capability to manage facilities across multiple locations. The contract not only promises financial inflows from the public sector but also enables service providers to showcase their expertise and innovative solutions in rehabilitative services. Eligible businesses include those with a strong organisational scale capable of adhering to high-value contract requirements, particularly those already experienced in working with governmental bodies and handling sensitive services. This opportunity idealises experienced SMEs and larger entities with proven administrative capabilities and a track record in public service operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penrose Bermondsey - Independent Approved Premises

Notice Description

Contract award to Penrose Options for Independent Approved Premises to be known as Penrose Bermondsey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-949b1cd6-db79-40b8-9b84-7def03cb0653
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5da26c0-2b37-428b-87af-164e6d1c7165
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

75231240 - Probation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,389,725 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Lucy Sandford
Contact Email
lucy.sandford@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
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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