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Award

10 Aug 2021 at 22:45

Tender

07 Apr 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3, classified under social work services with accommodation. This contract includes four separate lots, tailored to the East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West, and Kent, Surrey and Sussex regions, aimed at providing accommodation to individuals on probation at risk of homelessness. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contracts were signed on 9 July 2021, marking the commencement of services expected in early July. Each contract was valued significantly, with the East of England lot valued at £4,066,177 and Yorkshire and the Humber at £5,556,236, among others.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the support and accommodation sectors, particularly those with expertise in social services, housing management, and support services tailored for vulnerable individuals. Companies that possess a strong understanding of meeting legal requirements, health and safety regulations, and have established networks to provide suitable accommodations would be well-suited to engage in future provisions similar to this. The potential for long-term service contracts in community accommodation creates a viable pathway for growth and expansion in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the 'Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 ("CAS3") The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days. Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation's CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

Lot Information

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 1: East of England Region

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the 'Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 ("CAS3"): Lot 1 - East of England Region' contract ("Contract") to The Housing Network consortium ("Supplier"). The value of the Contract is PS4,066,177. The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 1 (East of England). The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days. Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation's CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

Provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3: Lot 2 - Yorkshire and the Humber Region

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the 'Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 ("CAS3"): Lot 2 - Yorkshire and the Humber Region' contract ("Contract") to Mears Limited ("Supplier"). The value of the Contract is PS5,556,236. The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 2 (Yorkshire and the Humber). The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days. Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation's CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 3: North West Region

detailed description of the notice you are adding: This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the 'Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 ("CAS3"): Lot 3 - North West Region' contract ("Contract") to Mears Limited ("Supplier"). The value of the Contract is PS5,230,631. The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 3 (North West). The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days. Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation's CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 - Lot 4: Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Region

This is a Contract Award Notice for the award of the 'Community Accommodation Services Tier 3 ("CAS3"): Lot 4 - Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Region' contract ("Contract") to Housing Action Management Limited ("Supplier"). The value of the Contract is PS2,157,297. The CAS3 Project is comprised of four contractual Lots in the following National Probation Service Regions: East of England (Lot 1), Yorkshire and the Humber (Lot 2), North West (Lot 3), and Kent, Surrey and Sussex (Lot 4). This Contract is for Lot 4 (Kent, Surrey, and Sussex). The contract provides accommodation to People on Probation at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and move-on from an Approved Premises, or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence. The provision of accommodation for an individual Person on Probation shall be from the first night of release for up to 84 days. Persons on Probation shall be referred to the Supplier and managed by their Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Supplier shall liaise with the Person on Probation's CPP to provide individualised low-level support to each Person on Probation to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping them move-on into settled accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a36d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019386-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,010,341 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2021 - 23 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Centennial Property Limited (t/a The Housing Network)

Housing Action Management Ltd

Housing Connect Limited (t/a The Housing Network)

Housing Resources Limited (t/a The Housing Network)

Mears Limited

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