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Impact Evaluation of the Offender Accommodation Pilot

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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14 Oct 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Impact Evaluation of the Offender Accommodation Pilot." This procurement, categorised under research services (CPV code 73110000), seeks to finalise the evaluation of a project aiming to reduce reoffending by providing accommodation to vulnerable individuals leaving prison. The contract, procured via single tender action, has been awarded to the National Centre for Social Research with a value of £21,920.08. The research services will span from 13th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the services being required in multiple regions, including the UK and overseas locations like the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The procurement process was directly awarded and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research, particularly those focused on criminal justice and rehabilitation. The contract is ideally suited for larger research organisations due to its scale and the geographical scope of the evaluation. For businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects and showcase their expertise in impactful research, participation in similar opportunities could catalyse growth and establish a strong foothold within government contracts. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to contribute to meaningful societal outcomes, like reducing homelessness and reoffending rates, while tapping into public funds earmarked for innovative community support solutions.

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Notice Title

Impact Evaluation of the Offender Accommodation Pilot

Notice Description

Research services to complete the final stages of the impact evaluation for the 'Offender Accommodation Project', which aims to reduce reoffending and homelessness by providing accommodation and support to vulnerable prison leavers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5d6c964-2170-4268-b72e-2262f31f4f8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b8743f-8d4e-44e4-a9dd-34fb742c60a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

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