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DF Circles of Support and Accountability for London

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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09 May 2023 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the provision of 'DF Circles of Support and Accountability for London' services. This procurement falls under the 'Probation services' industry category and uses a selective procurement method with a 'Restricted procedure'. The contract was signed on 28th March 2023, with a total value of £570,000. The awarded supplier is Circles South East based in Didcot, UK. The procurement stage is 'cancelled', and the tender description emphasises the support for individuals convicted of sexual offences and aims to strengthen community ties and accountability.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in rehabilitative services and community engagement. Companies with expertise in providing emotional support, risk management, and information sharing can compete for this contract. The nature of the service delivery assessment criteria, including personnel skills, risk management, and implementation, highlights the need for high-quality service providers who can contribute to the rehabilitation and well-being of individuals convicted of sexual offences. Businesses interested in offering social support and accountability services tailored to this specific social issue would be well-suited to participate in this tender.

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Notice Title

DF Circles of Support and Accountability for London

Notice Description

In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. The Supplier shall provide specialist support to people on probation convicted of sexual or sexually motivated offences, improving their emotional well-being by strengthening relationships and community ties. Circles of Support and Accountability is a model for reintegrating high risk people convicted of sexual offences back into the community. Social isolation is a risk factor for sexual offending and the CoSA model seeks to strengthen reintegration and help people develop social networks whilst holding them accountable for their behaviour in the future.

Lot Information

DF Circles of Support and Accountability for London

Managing people convicted of sexual offences is a key priority for the Probation Service. Sexual offending causes significant harm to victims and it is essential that we are able to use the most appropriate and effective measures available to manage risk, and support individuals to reduce their likelihood of further sexual offending in the future. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) offer a way of engaging communities in a positive way to rehabilitate and hold to account those convicted of serious sexual offences. This involves engaging trained and well supported Volunteers to offer social contact, guidance and accountability. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a service which supports people convicted of sexual offences, improving their emotional well-being by strengthening relationships and community ties.

Options: Individual thresholds were set for each technical questions posed. There was no overall Total Quality Threshold set.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c75f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013208-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
probationdynamicframework@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
TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI32 Westminster, TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham, TLI34 Wandsworth, TLI41 Hackney and Newham, TLI42 Tower Hamlets, TLI43 Haringey and Islington, TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark, TLI45 Lambeth, TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering, TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest, TLI54 Enfield, TLI61 Bromley, TLI62 Croydon, TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton, TLI71 Barnet, TLI72 Brent, TLI73 Ealing, TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon, TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLES SOUTH EAST

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