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UK7 - Contract Details Notice - KSS - Release after Recall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, a major central government department, has completed the procurement process for a service titled "UK7 - Contract Details Notice – KSS - Release after Recall," focusing on providing support to individuals released after recall from Lewes and Rochester prisons. This service falls under the probation services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in London and the South East region. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, which was under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to Sussex Pathways Limited on 10th September 2025, with its implementation running from 15th September 2025 until 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of probation or post-incarceration support services. Companies suited for this contract are those with strong networks within the criminal justice sector and experience in delivering specialised services to vulnerable groups. The low competition process for this particular procurement signals potential growth avenues for businesses focused on tailored service delivery within the public sector. Sussex Pathways Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of large, well-resourced organisations that can successfully navigate and fulfil these specialised government contracts.

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Notice Title

UK7 - Contract Details Notice - KSS - Release after Recall

Notice Description

Service designed to provide support to those being released after recall. Lewes and Rochester prisons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056795-2025
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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 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

SUSSEX PATHWAYS

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