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08 Jul 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London, has awarded a contract to Onward Lives (Social Enterprises) Limited for providing a targeted engagement and progression service for individuals in Central Lancashire managed through Integrated Offender Management (IOM) arrangements. This procurement process, classified under the 'services' category, focuses on probation services. The procurement was carried out as a 'direct' method below the threshold and without competitive bidding, and the contract has been activated with a start date of 13th July 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement reflects a special 'light touch' regime under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations proficient in delivering services tailored towards individuals with entrenched offending patterns and complex needs, specifically within the realm of criminal justice and community rehabilitation. Larger enterprises, particularly those with social enterprise status such as Onward Lives, are ideal candidates to engage in such opportunities, given their capacity to handle complex service delivery and their alignment with the Ministry of Justice's community-focused objectives. The preference for non-competitive, direct awards underscores the value placed on trusted relationships and proven expertise in handling sensitive community engagement roles.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UK7 - Contract Details Notice - NW - Contract - Lancashire - IOM Onward Lives

Notice Description

Onward Lives will deliver a targeted engagement and progression service for individuals managed through Integrated Offender Management (IOM) arrangements in Central Lancashire. The service will support people with entrenched offending patterns, complex needs and barriers to engaging with standard provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064070-2026
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
£35,983 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ONWARD LIVES (SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

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