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title: "Elizabeth Fry - Independent Approved Premises"
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# Elizabeth Fry - Independent Approved Premises

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11283726-11e5-43ed-aa4b-b2737b623ee5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Elizabeth Fry Charity for an Independent Approved Premises, which falls under the services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals (CPV code 75231200). The contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, and Wales. This open procedure (below threshold) procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement process initiated as a tender and concluded with the awarding of the contract on 1st August 2025, with the notice of award published on 1st September 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in criminal rehabilitation services. Companies specialising in detention services and rehabilitation solutions, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender particularly relevant. The estimated contract value of up to £10,000,000 underscores the substantial business potential within this sector, providing an avenue for suitable organisations to expand their service offerings and improve their market presence in these areas across the UK.

## Notice

Contract Award to Elizabeth Fry for an Independent Approved Premises

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd2a48b-c8b2-491d-8071-24615e2209a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,801,050 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELIZABETH FRY CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 18:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd2a48b-c8b2-491d-8071-24615e2209a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd2a48b-c8b2-491d-8071-24615e2209a1
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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