Planning

Provision of Independent Approved Premises

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

19 Dec 2022 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a tender for the provision of Independent Approved Premises within the probation services industry. This early engagement initiative aims to assess market viability and shape requirements. The procurement will focus on 10 independent premises in England, with contracts set to expire in 2024. Interested parties can participate in virtual engagement sessions starting on 9th January 2023 to explore opportunities for future provision.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the accommodation and high-risk management sectors to engage with the Ministry of Justice. Companies offering 24-hour support services and staff management solutions for high-risk cases in community-based settings are well-suited for this opportunity. With key deadlines for supplier meetings in January 2023, businesses can position themselves to compete effectively for the future provision of Independent Approved Premises in England and Wales.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Approved Premises

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 Independent Approved Premises (IAP). Approved Premises (APs) provide critical community-based provision to accommodate and manage high risk people on probation (PoP) on release from custody. Provision of accommodation on release is a key factor in reducing reoffending and supporting transition into the community whilst reducing the need for prison places. IAPs are run by independent contracted organisations. Providers charge a monthly contract for service fee for the 24-hour, 365 day Approved Premises services: their staff, service user costs, premises and facilities management. This early call to the market is to gauge an appetite for the delivery of such services as well as identify opportunities and ways to overcome potential challenges, the MoJ welcomes discussions and looks to hold multiple events. The current IAP supply base consists of 15 IAPs located across England. 10 of the IAP contracts will expire in 2024. Collectively the 10 IAPs provide 224 beds. The MoJ intends to explore the market interest in a competition for the future provision of these services in England and Wales.

Lot Information

Provision of Independent Approved Premises

II.2.4) Description of the procurement: (nature and quantity of works, supplies or services or indication of needs and requirements) Approved Premises (APs) provide accommodation for a, high-risk (male) and medium risk complex need cases (female); person on probation (PoP) upon release to support their safe transition into the community, while providing a valuable level of public protection. The key purpose of APs is to allow Probation Service staff to closely monitor and manage high-risk and complex behaviours while supporting them in reintegrating into the community. Priority is given to those who pose a risk of serious harm to children, known victims and the public, as well as to themselves. The model length of stay for a PoP is 3 months. However, a range of factors will influence the duration, including the ability to safely progress an individual on into subsequent community or supported accommodation. There are currently 105 AP/IAPs operating across England and Wales: * 89 are operated by the Probation Service * 15 are Independent Approved Premises, predominantly operated by the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector IAPs work with the highest-risk PoP and are a vital element in public protection arrangements. Effective security is essential for public protection, for PoP management, and for the safety of staff and residents alike. They offer a level of contact, support and supervision that exists nowhere else in the probation service with the aim of protecting the public by reducing the likelihood of re-offending. These premises provide enhanced supervision through 24-hour a day staffing, night-time curfews, compliance with consistently enforced rules and a programme of supervision, support and monitoring, which addresses offending behaviour and the reduction of risk. Residents are seen daily, and staff become involved in the residents' lives to a high degree; giving advice, offering support, exercising control and supervision and liaising with the rest of the service and a wide range of agencies. The capacity to engage directly with a wide range of Criminal Justice stakeholders - Courts, Probation, Prisons, Police - is therefore essential. This intensive level of contact is what enables IAP staff to be aware of residents' actions and changes in their behaviour in a way that no other intervention can and allows a high level of monitoring of residents' well-being. There are two key elements to the provision of an IAP: The first element is the provision and maintenance of a 'fit for purpose' residential unit which, will require the relevant licenses to operate as such; The second element is the delivery of the 24-hour support service. The 10 IAPs in scope for this procurement collectively deliver 224 bed placements for high-risk complex cases on release from custody. Further information on AP's can be found under PSI 32/2014 located here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/probation-instructions-pis To register early interest and ensure you are added to our mailing list, please notify us at iaps-bsc@justice.gov.uk The first national virtual engagement session will take place on 9th January 2023 at 13:30. Further supplier one to one meetings will take place during week commencing 16th January 2023 and week commencing 23rd January 2023 Additional information: Please note this procurement will follow the Light Touch Regime

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035814-2022
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2023Expired
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
Natalie Newman
Contact Email
iaps-bsc@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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