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UK7 - Contract Details Notice - EYST

Ministry of Justice

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16 Sep 2026 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice commissioned a focused engagement and research service to understand and respond to the needs of people on probation, particularly individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds. The work includes direct engagement with people on probation, including those before release, to identify gaps in existing provision, improve service delivery and help ensure support is culturally appropriate and responsive. The service is categorised as probation services. Delivery is associated with the Ministry of Justice and the awarded supplier, EYST, based in Swansea, working in partnership with EPOP (Engaging People on Probation). The requirement is therefore suited to organisations with experience in probation, justice, community engagement, culturally appropriate support and research involving people with lived experience.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded directly to EYST without competition under a below-threshold procedure, using the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 27 August 2026 and awarded on 1 September 2026. It runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The awarded contract value is £9,775 gross, including any applicable taxes. The Ministry of Justice is the buyer. The procurement comprised one completed lot and one active award. The evaluation outcome is reflected in the direct award to EYST rather than a competitive assessment of multiple tenders. The selected supplier is responsible for the engagement programme concerning people on probation, ethnic minority communities, service gaps and culturally responsive provision.

This award indicates a focused requirement for a small-scale, specialist service combining probation-sector understanding with inclusive engagement and practical service improvement. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable Ministry of Justice work would need to demonstrate credible access to people on probation, including those approaching release, and the ability to build trust with ethnic minority communities. Useful capability would include qualitative research, listening and consultation, partnership working with voluntary or community organisations, analysis of lived-experience evidence and translating findings into improvements in support services. Experience of probation pathways, rehabilitation or criminal justice settings would strengthen credibility, as would evidence of culturally competent practice and safeguarding-aware engagement. The requirement also shows the value of organisations able to work collaboratively with established engagement networks and deliver a focused programme at modest scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK7 - Contract Details Notice - EYST

Notice Description

EYST, in partnership with EPOP (Engaging People on Probation), proposes a focused programme of engagement to better understand and respond to the needs of individuals on probation particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds. This work will prioritise direct engagement with people on probation, including those pre-release, to gather insights that identify gaps in provision, improve service delivery, and ensure support is responsive and culturally appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fb18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087744-2026
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
SME

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
£9,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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
Postcode Area
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

EYST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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