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Ripon House Independent Approved Premises

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals, specifically for the Ripon House Independent Approved Premises. The tender, under the industry category identified by CPV code 75231200, was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £7,423,880, involves delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others. The procurement has moved to the award stage as of 5th August 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The process was inclusive of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting its commitment to broad participation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to criminal justice and rehabilitation. Given its significant contract value and multi-regional delivery requirements, it is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing innovative and effective rehabilitation services. Enterprises with expertise in managing approved premises and those with a strong geographic presence or capacity to expand across the designated regions will find this contract particularly appealing. Businesses looking to engage with the Ministry of Justice and establish their credentials in the public sector may observe this tender as a strategic entry point.

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Notice Title

Ripon House Independent Approved Premises

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0e2b512-6164-474d-a97d-3fcc4305ba61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a3c741-ba18-4bf5-b7d2-de382036a37d
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
£7,423,880 £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
4 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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