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UK7 - Contract Details Notice - KSS - SPEIL Mentoring

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Aug 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has recently completed a contracting process for the "UK7 - Contract Details Notice – KSS - SPEIL Mentoring," targeted specifically at providing mentoring services to young people aged 18-35 from ethnic minority backgrounds involved in offences of violence or drug supply. This procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and is tagged with 'probation services'. The contract was awarded directly to R.I.C.O Consultancy CIC, a large-scale supplier based in London, without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £40,000. The process was carried out under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancies and organisations specialising in culturally informed mentoring and rehabilitation services, particularly those experienced in working with diverse and vulnerable communities. Businesses in the social services and probation sectors, especially those with expertise in the rehabilitation of young offenders, may find opportunities in similar upcoming tenders from the Ministry of Justice or other governmental bodies. This specific procurement has been executed under the ‘lightTouch’ regime, highlighting a focus on tailor-made approaches, potentially paving the way for innovative mentoring methodologies and services in the rehabilitation field.

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Notice Title

UK7 - Contract Details Notice - KSS - SPEIL Mentoring

Notice Description

This provision is targeted at young people (18-35), from an ethnic minority background who have committed an offence of violence or drug supply by offering a unique, culturally informed mentoring approach to rehabilitation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048479-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojcommercialtr@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R.I.C.O CONSULTANCY

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