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Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract titled "Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract" under the custody services industry category. This contract involves the provision of eight secure children's home places for young people at Aycliffe SCH, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2032. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method, with Durham City Council selected as the supplier. The total contract value amounts to £24,625,907.60, reflecting a significant investment in public services by the Ministry of Justice.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in custody services or secure accommodation facilities for children and young people. While the contract was awarded directly, understanding the procurement landscape and the needs of government bodies like the Ministry of Justice can strategically position businesses for future opportunities. Companies operating in related sectors might focus on cultivating relationships with buying organisations and ensuring compliance with necessary regulations to be considered for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract

Notice Description

Contract for provision of 8 SCH places for children and young people at Aycliffe SCH.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5f5c103-968b-492e-acc1-f97a55a817b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2f773c-94a4-4dc1-b328-ee720cdb2cc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66162000 - Custody services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,625,907 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,625,907 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 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
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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)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURHAM CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

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