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West Midlands Accommodation Gap (WMAG)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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03 Mar 2022 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is conducting a tender for the "West Midlands Accommodation Gap (WMAG)" project, aimed at providing accommodation services for individuals on probation in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services category of probation and accommodation services, with a total contract value of £600,600. The tender period for submissions has closed as of 29th November 2021, while the contract commenced on 1st January 2022 and is set to conclude on 1st June 2022. Notably, this procurement was placed in the award stage, with a direct award method applied as per regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Opportunities for business growth may arise for companies specialising in accommodation services, particularly those equipped to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including individuals in rehabilitation. Businesses that can provide single units or houses for multiple occupancy are especially well-suited for this contract, as the authority aims to ensure at least 50% of bed spaces are single units. The focus on supporting people on probation and reducing homelessness offers potential for social enterprises and SMEs, particularly those committed to delivering secure and stable accommodation solutions.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Accommodation Gap (WMAG)

Notice Description

Accommodation services in the West Midlands region, across dispersed locations, suitable for people on probation (both in the community and prison leavers) who would otherwise be homeless. Accommodation to POP is fundamental to an individual's rehabilitation and to lowering the risk of reoffending; decreasing the harm posed to the public. Accommodation provision provides security and stability which, in turn, allows POP to seek work more effectively which consequently decreases the likelihood of offending. It is also a core government ambition to eradicate homelessness by 2024; an ambition which has statutory footing in the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 which places duties on local authorities to address homelessness. This contract will place a key role in meeting these aims and ambitions. POP who are deemed high risk are to be prioritised. We are seeking at least 50% of bed spaces to be single units. Other accommodation can include up to four-bed houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs). The Authority's ambition is to convert at least 35% of accommodation arrangements into assured short hold tenancy agreements. People on probation should be supported for up to 56 nights or, in the alternative, receive assistance in their rent deposit (or any outstanding rental arrears) where this poses a barrier to being accommodated. This contract will not require ongoing pastoral support in the provision of these services and envisages the provision of accommodation only, unless otherwise stated in this specification. This is because the Authority has already procured alternative services to meet these needs Additional information: Pursuant to regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 the MOJ intends to directly award this contract by the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The initial conditions of the contract have not been substantially altered from the conditions published at ITT_5586.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ad6b20-f79c-409a-beb6-ce3ac097c84d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 1-6 months
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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESPONSE ACCOMMODATION

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