Planning

Provision of Tier 3 Community Accommodation Services: Prior Information Notice

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

04 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Tier 3 Community Accommodation Services: Prior Information Notice." This planned tender aims to expand services across six new regions in the UK, including London and the East Midlands, targeting the accommodation needs of prison leavers who are at risk of homelessness. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £142,560,000. Interested parties should note the deadline for event registrations to gain more insight into the requirements is 17th January 2022, with online engagement events scheduled from 19th to 27th January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in accommodation and support services. Companies that provide community services, social work, or housing support would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The procurement will not only allow these businesses to expand their service offerings but also to engage with the Ministry of Justice in shaping their service delivery model, thereby contributing to the rehabilitation and reintegration of prison leavers into society.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tier 3 Community Accommodation Services: Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

The MoJ wish to conduct early engagement with the market to further shape its requirements and assess the viability of the market delivering the provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3 ("CAS-3"). This is a call to the market ahead of an upcoming competition with no commitment to tender at this time. The CAS-3 project is currently in 5 regions, this tender is for a roll out across 6 other regions. The service is intended to provide accommodation to Prison Leavers at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and moved-on from an Approved Premises (CAS-1), or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence (CAS-2). The provision of accommodation for an individual SU is intended to be up to 84 days, providing provision from the first night of release. It is intended that the Supplier(s) will provide 30 minutes of low-level support per week to each SU to support them in maintaining the accommodation and move-on into settled accommodation. The Supplier(s) will be expected to work with the SU's Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Probation regions in scope for CAS-3 are: London, East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, South Central and North east.

Lot Information

Lot 6

The MoJ wish to conduct early engagement with the market to further shape its requirements and assess the viability of the market delivering the provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3 ("CAS-3"). This is a call to the market ahead of an upcoming competition with no commitment to tender at this time. The CAS-3 project is currently in 5 regions, this tender is for a roll out across 6 other regions. The service is intended to provide accommodation to Prison Leavers at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and moved-on from an Approved Premises (CAS-1), or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence (CAS-2). The provision of accommodation for an individual SU is intended to be up to 84 days, providing provision from the first night of release. It is intended that the Supplier(s) will provide 30 minutes of low-level support per week to each SU to support them in maintaining the accommodation and move-on into settled accommodation. The Supplier(s) will be expected to work with the SU's Community Probation Practitioner ("CPP"). The Probation regions in scope for CAS-3 are: London, East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, South Central and North east. This call to the market is to: i) understand the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver the various elements of this service, ii) understand regional disparities which may affect the delivery of the service, and iii) receive feedback about any key operational considerations. The MoJ will hold several online events going into further detail on the requirement during 19th until 27th January 2022. To register for these event, please email: CentralHPT@justice.gov.uk by 17th January 2022. Suppliers will also be requested to complete a questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03071d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000136-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,560,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralhpt@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

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
Not specified

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

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