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Summary of the contracting process

The Glasgow City Council has completed the procurement process for the Glasgow Justice Framework. The Council invited tender bids from organisations providing justice services to join the framework. The contract is expected to run for three years, starting on 22nd December 2023 and ending on 21st December 2026. The framework consists of five lots covering services like Community Sentencing, Tenancy Sustainment, Accommodation with Support, Specialist Services, and Purchased Justice Services in communities.

The Glasgow Justice Framework presents valuable business opportunities for organisations in the justice services sector. Companies providing support for high-risk offenders, accommodation services, and community-based initiatives have the chance to engage with the Glasgow City Council through this framework. Different lots cater to various service areas, offering potential for growth to businesses specializing in justice-related services and community support activities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Glasgow Justice Framework

Notice Description

The council invited tender bids from organisations providing justice services to join the Glasgow Justice Framework. The main objective of all services to be provided through the framework is to provide safer and stronger communities. The contract is expected to run for three years, commencing 22nd December 2023 and ending on 21st December 2026. The council will have an option to extend the contract on all Lots for a period of up to one year based on satisfactory service review outcomes in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions. Lot 1 Community Sentencing - 2 Providers Lot 2 Tenancy Sustainment Lot 3 Accommodation with Support - Female Lot 4 Specialist Services Lot 5 Purchased Justice Services Delivered in the Community

Lot Information

Community Sentencing (CPO)

Provision of services for Community Payback Orders (CPO) in Glasgow. Community Payback Orders (CPOs) are the most common type of community sentencing. Within CPOs a number of requirements can be imposed by the Court that must be managed by criminal justice social work services. These include offender supervision, unpaid work or other activity, compensation, conduct, programme, alcohol or drug treatment, mental health treatment or residence requirements. The Council is required under the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 and the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 to ensure that community sentencing is organised and managed as an integral part of the social work services responsibilities to the justice system, offenders and victims of crime and their families.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Tenancy Sustainment

Currently the Council leases 60 temporary furnished flats. The Council works in partnership with Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) and City Property to lease the premises to our service providers. The leasing of these premises will be transferred over to the successful bidder. Whilst the clear focus of the tenancy sustainment services will be on the provision of support, providers require to be aware of the potential for service users to present high risk behaviour. It will be necessary for the Provider to link into monitoring processes, including where appropriate MAPPA. The Provider should appropriately manage high risk behaviours should they occur and immediately alert supervising officers should any factors or behaviours affecting risk emerge. The Provider will ensure staff are trained and supported to provide high quality flexible support outreach support, to service users involved with the justice system or who may be subject to compulsion and restriction orders (CORO), who may present with a range of issues and complex support needs which may include mental and physical health problems, learning disability, addictions, financial exclusion, social isolation, fleeing violence etc.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Accommodation with Support - Female

The Accommodation with Support Service for women involved in the justice system, specifically those with a statutory Justice order, providing accommodation that supports independent living environments within the stability of a Residential model, with the clear focus of providing support to reduce offending behaviour to females who may present with a range of issues and complex support needs. The provider is required to bring/have appropriate Accommodation to deliver the residential service. The Female Residential Service will be based within the Glasgow City boundary to facilitate ongoing community engagement with local Recovery services and networks.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Specialist Services

Specialist services relate to the support required for high-risk offenders subject to statutory supervision orders with additional support needs and management of particularly high-risk offenders such as those subject to MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements) upon release from prison. Service needs can include intensive supervision in the community, sometimes including provision of accommodation and other support from (e.g.) Home Care, Mental Health, Learning Disability, specialist forensic services etc. This would be arranged as and when required based on individual needs.. Funding for this Lot is dependent on external funding being made available. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Purchased Justice Services in communities

On occasion funding may become available for community-based initiatives that enables the Council to meet Statutory Requirements, or further the aims of the Council in delivering Justice Services that help to reduce re-offending or promote pro-social behaviour. There is no contract value in this Lot. Mini-competition process will be implemented.. Funding for this lot is dependent on external funding being made available and will be described in any Mini Competition information issued. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000712721
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494752
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,680,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Action for Children

Crossreach

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

Turning Point Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486149
    Glasgow Justice Framework - The council invites tender bids from organisations providing justice services to join the Glasgow Justice Framework. The main objective of all services provided through the framework is to provide safer and stronger communities. Please see service Technical Specification for details. The contract is expected to run for three years, commencing 22nd December 2023 and ending on 21st December 2026. The council will have an option to extend the contract on all Lots for a period of up to one year based on satisfactory service review outcomes in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions. Lot 1 Community Sentencing - 2 Providers Lot 2 Tenancy Sustainment Lot 3 Accommodation with Support - Female Lot 4 Specialist Services Lot 5 Purchased Justice Services Delivered in the Community
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494752
    Glasgow Justice Framework - The council invited tender bids from organisations providing justice services to join the Glasgow Justice Framework. The main objective of all services to be provided through the framework is to provide safer and stronger communities. The contract is expected to run for three years, commencing 22nd December 2023 and ending on 21st December 2026. The council will have an option to extend the contract on all Lots for a period of up to one year based on satisfactory service review outcomes in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions. Lot 1 Community Sentencing - 2 Providers Lot 2 Tenancy Sustainment Lot 3 Accommodation with Support - Female Lot 4 Specialist Services Lot 5 Purchased Justice Services Delivered in the Community

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