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title: "Probation Reform Programme - Critical Friend"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
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# Probation Reform Programme - Critical Friend

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-053133e3-074f-49ca-9793-2db09948ded8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is currently wrapping up the procurement process for the Probation Reform Programme, specifically seeking a 'Critical Friend' to support its Programme Board and Senior Stakeholders. This initiative, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV code: 79400000), is focused in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a direct method through a single tender action, and the contract value amounts to £10,200. The tender period concluded on 30 June 2019, with the contract commencing on 1 July 2019 and set to end on 31 December 2019.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the public sector. Companies offering consultancy services, particularly in management and advisory roles, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with the Ministry of Justice could also pave the way for future collaborations in other public service initiatives, further enhancing business growth potential.

## Notice

The Probation Reform Programme require a "Critical Friend" service to advise and challenge their Programme Board and Senior Stakeholders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5932c0-2b4d-4e73-91c5-fa41b7d06bf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5932c0-2b4d-4e73-91c5-fa41b7d06bf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5932c0-2b4d-4e73-91c5-fa41b7d06bf3
  6th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edefcf2f-90fd-4bbb-b171-5ba51faace5c
  n/a

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