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UK7 - Contract Details Notice - Wales - Community Chaplaincy

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, a central government body in the UK, commissioning Community Chaplain mentors in South Wales. This contract, titled "UK7 - Contract Details Notice - Wales - Community Chaplaincy," falls under the services category specifically focusing on probation services. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 28th May 2026, and is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, attributed to the provisions for light-touch regimes. Herefordshire Vennture, acting as the supplier, will provide chaplaincy services across two Approved Premises (APs) in South Wales, aiming to assist residents in rebuilding meaningful life connections.

This tender creates opportunities significantly for large, socially-focused enterprises specialising in community-based probation and mentoring services. Ideal candidates would be those with expertise in offering relational support services to vulnerable groups, including facilities to rebuild personal and community ties for individuals involved with the justice system. By delving into the direct engagement method, businesses entrenched in community service provision can leverage their existing frameworks to enhance support delivery, thereby expanding their footprint in collaboration with the government on future projects beyond South Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK7 - Contract Details Notice - Wales - Community Chaplaincy

Notice Description

The commissioning of Community Chaplain mentors (from Bethel Prison Ministry) who will visit each of the two AP's in South Wales once a week. They will provide opportunities for mentoring engagement with residents to discuss current concerns and future plans and act as 'critical friends' to help progress. This will follow a tried and trusted relational approach, working holistically with each individual; understanding vulnerability, impairments and emotional well-being. Participants will have an opportunity to share their story and what good looks like for them and what they need to help them help themselves. Their community chaplain will help them, as appropriate, rebuild meaningful connections with family, employers and others who can support them including faith communities and act as signposts to sources of additional support after leaving the AP. Residents will be referred to the community chaplains by a variety of means including self-referral, introduction by AP staff, Probation Officers and referral from prison chaplains.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052056-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£29,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEREFORDSHIRE VENNTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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