Award

Cardigan House Independent Approved Premises

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for the provision of independent approved premises at Cardigan House. This contract was awarded to Progress to Change and involves services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals, classified under CPV code 75231200. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. This contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and Wales, amongst others. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, with the award being activated on 8 August 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for enterprises, notably those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing criminal rehabilitation and related services. Companies with expertise and experience in this industry may find a strong alignment with the contract's requirements, and engaging in such procurement can bolster their business portfolios and offer avenues for expansion and partnership within various regions of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Cardigan House Independent Approved Premises

Notice Description

Contract Award to Progress to Change for Independent Approved Premises- Cardigan House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acf0adac-42a0-4728-9d1c-6baa1260e871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a07e73-3307-407e-a13c-8a1d28ba6ca1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,669,948 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 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

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
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESS TO CHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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