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DF Finance, Benefit & Debt In-Custody & Community Services for Yorkshire and the Humber

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Dec 2022 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for DF Finance, Benefit & Debt In-Custody & Community Services for Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement process was for probation services with a contract value of £5,732,719.64. The contract was awarded to The Growth Company Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 3, 2022, to March 31, 2025, located in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period ended on April 12, 2022.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially those providing finance, benefit, and debt management services in the probation sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete due to the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing services focused on rehabilitation through financial support are encouraged to explore collaboration possibilities with the Ministry of Justice in this specific geographical region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DF Finance, Benefit & Debt In-Custody & Community Services for Yorkshire and the Humber

Notice Description

The Authority had Finance, Benefits and Debt services for People on Probation ensuring that People on Probation have sufficient lawfully obtained money to live on is key to their rehabilitation, but some individuals will face significant problems achieving that financial security. Previous statistics suggest over 23,000 People on Probation had financial problems linked to offending such as low incomes, debt, disrupted access to benefits advice and insufficient income on release from prison. Ensuring that these individuals have sufficient, lawfully obtained money to live on and are able to manage their debts is key to rehabilitation and some will benefit from support to overcome significant problems in achieving that financial security.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f943e796-c505-41f6-8643-916a52ac496c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09cb130-6ddb-44a4-8c27-700a84235a5e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,732,719 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,732,719 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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