Planning

Provision of Community Accommodation Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 Apr 2026 at 15:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 16:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 Dec 2025 at 11:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Aug 2025 at 08:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 10:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 09:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has announced an update regarding the procurement of Community Accommodation Services, focusing on temporary accommodation services for individuals on probation, prison leavers, and those on bail in the United Kingdom. This procurement is in the planning stage with significant milestones set for engagement events, notably a webinar on 27 April 2026 with the tender expected to follow shortly after. The procurement falls under the industry category of community, social, and personal services, with a focus on public protection and reintegration into society. The procurement method being considered is an open framework, providing multiple opportunities for suppliers to engage with the Ministry of Justice through various stages facilitated via Jaggaer, the official e-procurement platform. Interested parties should note key deadlines, including an engagement deadline on 1 May 2026, leading up to the anticipated framework commencement in late October 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for suppliers, with an estimated framework value between £1.5 billion and £2 billion over its term, fostering opportunities for SMEs, VCSEs, and other enterprises aiming to expand in social services and public accommodations sectors. Businesses specialising in probation services, social work with accommodation, and services associated with the detention or rehabilitation of criminals are particularly well-suited to compete. The open framework structure allows continual supplier admissions and competitive call-off contract processes, creating an inclusive environment for diverse participation. Success in this tender can position suppliers to play a critical role in public safety and community health, supporting the reintegration efforts and reducing reoffending rates, which offers significant growth potential in public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Community Accommodation Services

Notice Description

This notice serves to initiate early market engagement in accordance with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. Its purpose is to support the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in exploring potential future procurement opportunities for Community Accommodation Services (CAS), by assessing market interest, capacity, and readiness, and informing the fair and transparent development of any subsequent procurement process. The HMPPS CAS system provides a three-tier model of temporary accommodation for people on probation, prison leavers, and those on bail who require public protection measures or are at risk of homelessness. These services are designed to support public protection, promote reintegration into the community, and reduce reoffending. All three tiers serve as a bridge back into the community, proportionate to the level of risk posed, but are not intended to provide settled accommodation. The service is centred on the provision of accommodation, with varying levels of support provided depending on the service type. The current configuration of the service, which remains subject to future change, is set out below: * CAS1 (Approved Premises) offers accommodation and enhanced supervision for individuals released from custody, with a focus on public protection. * CAS2 provides temporary accommodation for individuals in the community, including those on bail or subject to Home Detention Curfew. * CAS3 delivers up to 84 nights temporary accommodation for individuals leaving custody who are at risk of homelessness and are subject to probation supervision and includes the provision of basic floating support. The scope of any future requirement may include one or more service types listed, tailored to different levels of risk, need, and supervision as required. The commercial approach and delivery structure for the future CAS procurement are still in development. A range of procurement routes are being explored, taking into account the new flexibilities introduced under the Procurement Act 2023, which came into force in February 2025. As part of this exploration, an Open Framework is being considered as a potential delivery model. The Authority is currently gauging supplier interest and will confirm the schedule for future engagement stages via Jaggaer, the official platform for managing procurement processes. Suppliers are encouraged to register and express interest promptly to receive further updates and communications. All subsequent information relating to this market engagement will be provided through Jaggaer to ensure transparency, consistency, and equal access to all interested parties. The Authority welcomes participation from suppliers of all types and sizes, including SMEs, VCSEs, and larger providers. This early engagement is designed to be inclusive and informative, without conferring any advantage or commitment at this stage. Disclaimer: This notice is issued solely for the purpose of preliminary market engagement in accordance with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. It does not constitute a call for competition and should not be interpreted as a commitment to proceed with any specific procurement. All information provided is indicative and subject to change. The Authority will ensure that no supplier is given preferential treatment or access to confidential information that is not equally available to all potential bidders. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to a formal procurement and may revise or amend any aspect of a future tender in line with service requirements, the Procurement Act 2023, and applicable government policies.

Planning Information

The Authority will be hosting a webinar ahead of the launch of the Community Accommodation Service Framework on 27 April 2026 at 2pm. Please find the registration link below to register your interest in attending. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8516f8f4-d6b8-48fd-8130-145b61298229@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8 For future updates, please register on MoJ's e-procurement portal (Jaggaer) with the below link: https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1725550280086.1484537-1 Please then search for PQQ_448 to register your interest in future market engagement. Once the completed survey has been received, the Authority may be in touch via the Jaggaer portal with further information, questions or details of engagement events. If there are any issues with completing the form, then please email: AccommodationCommercial@justice.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036316-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75231240 - Probation services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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