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Probation Service Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Lot 1

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Probation Service Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Lot 1" has been completed. The contract, initiated as an open procedure below the threshold, is awarded by the Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London. This initiative focuses on providing Level 3 Probation Service Officer Apprenticeships across regions in the UK including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, and West Midlands. Classified under the education and training services category, the procurement covered a total value of £9,397,056. The contract period started on 15th September 2025 and will continue until 14th September 2031, ensuring a long-term engagement in these regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those experienced in apprenticeship programmes. The emphasis on services suited for SMEs and VCSEs offers a favourable environment for small and third-sector enterprises aiming to expand in public sector projects. Liverpool John Moores University, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the types of organisations capable of contributing to this public service development, fostering potential collaboration and expansion for institutions with similar capabilities and scale within the sector.

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Notice Title

Probation Service Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Lot 1

Notice Description

Level 3 Probation Service Officer Apprenticeship for staff within The Probation Service regions; North East, East & West Midlands, North West, Yorkshire & the Humber, Greater Manchester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2dcb829-1164-4111-827b-53b93bf32915
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a87218-7720-41f0-b8e5-17330d811f86
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,397,056 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,397,056 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2031 Over 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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