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National Process Evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "National Process Evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1)" aimed at conducting research to assess the delivery of Approved Premises services across England and Wales. This evaluation seeks to understand how these services contribute to rehabilitation, recovery, and public protection. The procurement is classified under "Research services" with CPV code 73110000, and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £160,365, runs from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2027. Key locations include various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as these are considered suitable for this procurement. With the Ministry of Justice as the buyer and Ipsos (market research) Limited as the supplier, large market research firms appear well-suited to lead such comprehensive evaluations. Businesses with expertise in system-wide research and evaluation services that cater to high-risk individuals leaving custody could find potential for growth through partnership and participation in similar future tenders. This contract exemplifies a need for detailed analytical services, fostering business growth for firms capable of contributing to public sector improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Process Evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1)

Notice Description

This Research is to commission a one wave process evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1). CAS1 uses Approved Premises (AP) as temporary residential accommodation providing intensive supervision and structure to support individuals leaving custody who are assessed as posing a higher risk of serious harm. This evaluation aims to provide a comprehensive, system-wide understanding of how AP services are delivered across England and Wales, how this delivery varies between sites and regions, and how the AP estate contributes to rehabilitation, recovery, and public protection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a619c-6254-4ed7-8d05-df360a2d98ea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£160,365 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,365 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

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