--- title: "The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Ministry of Justice CFO Evolution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-220ca22d-f204-41dd-a8bf-6cd3b8cf0488" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-220ca22d-f204-41dd-a8bf-6cd3b8cf0488" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-220ca22d-f204-41dd-a8bf-6cd3b8cf0488.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-220ca22d-f204-41dd-a8bf-6cd3b8cf0488.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2023-05-12" --- # The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Ministry of Justice CFO Evolution Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-220ca22d-f204-41dd-a8bf-6cd3b8cf0488 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-220ca22d-f204-41dd-a8bf-6cd3b8cf0488) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-220ca22d-f204-41dd-a8bf-6cd3b8cf0488.json) ## Summary The Growth Company is inviting Expressions of Interest for the Ministry of Justice CFO Evolution programme. They are seeking organisations experienced in delivering services related to criminal rehabilitation, including probation services, education and training services, and community support activities. The deadline for submission of documents is 2nd June 2023 at 17:00pm. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st December 2026, with delivery locations in Yorkshire and the Humber and North West regions. This tender from The Growth Company for the Ministry of Justice CFO Evolution offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses with experience in delivering rehabilitation services and community support are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on contracting with organisations capable of providing impactful programs for offenders in custody and in the community. ## Notice The Growth Company welcomes Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations with experience of supporting offenders and currently delivers nine contracts for the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), in custody and in the community. These include contracts under MOJ's Probation Dynamic Framework, Prison Education DPS, and delivery of CFO Activity Hubs in Yorkshire and Humber. We intend to bid to MOJ to deliver the forthcoming CFO Evolution programme in the North West and Yorkshire and Humber regions . The Growth Company are looking for organisations with experience of delivering similar services, on a similar scale. We want to engage with organisations who have the experience of either: * Custodial, pre-release and through the gate assessment, casework, activities and interventions. * Delivery of Human/Citizenship activities which develop self-worth (e.g. arts, craft, sports, horticulture, drama, media, music and dance). * Delivery of Community/Social activities which build personal resilience, strengthen support networks and upskill Participants (e.g. practical support to enable them to engage with mainstream services; education, training and work experience; help to build stronger community/family ties). * Wraparound support for participants who engage with core probation interventions and services. * Support to access and sustain engagement with mainstream/community services e.g. housing, volunteering, employment/training, mentoring). * Experience of delivering any/all above for specific cohorts e.g. women. The EOI document pack includes: * GC - MOJ CFO Evolution EOI FINAL - Expression of Interest Instructions, Questionnaire, and Scoring Criteria - for completion and submission by the stated deadline The deadline for submission of the required documents is: 17:00pm on Friday 2nd June 2023. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded to the Panacea portal by the deadline stated. Please note that the closing date and time is set in the system and you will not be able to apply after the closing date and time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050e3620-128f-4445-b8ae-64801555a643 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals - 75231240 - Probation services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 May 2023 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050e3620-128f-4445-b8ae-64801555a643 - 12 May 2023 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b1b11b-f7dd-437f-aca8-72ea2dff73b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050e3620-128f-4445-b8ae-64801555a643 12th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b1b11b-f7dd-437f-aca8-72ea2dff73b8 12th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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