Planning

Rehabilitative Services for women in prison or the community

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

20 May 2025 at 07:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 18:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of the second generation of rehabilitative services aimed at women in prison or the community, excluding Greater Manchester, where similar services will be handled by the GM Combined Authority. This initiative focuses on probation services across England and Wales, with a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 22nd May 2025 and a competition launch planned for October 2026. The awarding of contracts is expected in August 2027, followed by a go-live date in January 2028. The series of Market Engagement Events are designed to gather feedback and shape services that foster transparency and instil confidence, with key decisions on budgets and contract length pending internal approval.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in probation services, mental health, and substance misuse recovery, offering a substantial procurement value of £209 million GBP gross. With a focus on building pro-social identities, supporting recovery, and achieving sustainable outcomes in housing and employment, organisations that are trauma-responsive and can provide woman-centred solutions will be well-positioned to succeed. The procurement method involves partnership-working, enhancing capabilities and reach, thereby encouraging participation from Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to bring innovative solutions to the table. This presents a transformative chance to shape the future of rehabilitative services while growing business portfolios within this significant governmental initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rehabilitative Services for women in prison or the community

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure the second generation of rehabilitative services for women in prison or the community to help them address rehabilitative needs and to desist from offending, across England (other than Greater Manchester, where a procurement for similar services will be led by GM Combined Authority) and Wales. There is an indicative competition launch date of October 2026, an indicative award date of August 2027 and an indicative go-live date of January 2028. Please note that all key decisions including budgets and contract length are yet to be approved through internal governance. Based on our current thinking, the women's services will provide a combined, woman-centred, trauma-responsive service to help women: * Build a pro-social identity including supportive relationships, social and community networks and, where appropriate, contact with family and children. * Build strengths and skills to set goals and become self-sufficient. * Progress towards recovery from substance misuse, mental health challenges and abuse. * Achieve and maintain sustainable outcomes in relation to housing, employment and financial management. Together and within the contract, we aim to create responsive, flexible solutions and foster lasting, positive impacts. Partnership-working will be at the core of these contracts to significantly enhance the capabilities and reach of the involved entities. Please note that there are several topics that are currently being reviewed as part of the scoping these include the procurement route to market and the length of the future service.

Planning Information

Upcoming Market Engagement Events – Women’s Rehabilitative Services Recommissioning Get Ready to Shape the Future! We’re thrilled to announce a series of Market Engagement Events designed to transform rehabilitative services for women in prison and the community. This is your opportunity to get involved, stay informed, and help shape the new service! Why Attend? These events are all about actively engaging with potential providers to gather valuable feedback and insights, updating on feedback gathered and informing of key decisions made. Our goal is to ensure transparency and foster confidence in the services we’re developing, laying the groundwork for strong, ongoing partnerships throughout the contracts’ lifespan. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of rehabilitative services and ensuring we meet the needs of those we aim to support. Join Us! We look forward to your participation and collaboration as we work together to create impactful services. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, collaborate, and shape the future! What’s Happening and When? Women’s Service Design – Initial Thinking • 22nd May 2025 (Microsoft Teams) Additional event information will be updated once agreed. How to Register Complete our Microsoft Registration Form to be added to our mailing list to receive registration links for each event via email: https://forms.office.com/e/bQqmSxuUPq Don’t miss this chance to engage, collaborate, and shape the future!

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050468
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022930-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£209,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2028 - 1 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Probation Sourcing Team
Contact Email
probationsourcingteam@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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