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title: "Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Engaging People on Probation (EPOP)"
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# Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Engaging People on Probation (EPOP)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a3d938-10d7-4e93-bedf-1fc7c17a5d9b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the "Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Engaging People on Probation (EPOP)", following a selective procurement method via the PSDF established in June 2020. This procurement process pertains to the services industry, specifically focused on probation services, and encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South West. The contract, valued at £2,137,500.54, has a period starting from 1st February 2022 and ending on 31st January 2025. This award notice was published on 2nd February 2022, with the tender period concluding on 3rd December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in service development and delivery aimed at rehabilitative and resettlement interventions. Companies that specialise in training and capacity building, as well as those with experience in engaging with diverse populations—including those in probation—will find this contract particularly relevant. The scope includes developing action plans, skills training for probation personnel, and introducing a national forum which can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering innovative solutions in these areas.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice details the award of a call-off competition conducted by the Authority via the Ministry of Justice's Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF). The Probation Service sought a provider to build the capability, opportunity and motivation of probation service personnel to engage more widely with People on Probation, to enable people on probation to influence and be more involved in service design, development, delivery and review. In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. The Provider is not responsible for delivering direct engagement sessions with people on probation, as probation Service Personnel would take over primary responsibility for this in the new contract., the Provider will be expected to drive the introduction of a national and regional infrastructure for consistently engaging with people on probation. This will include but is not limited to: - Developing Regional EPOP Action Plans for every region, based on a thorough review of existing EPOP Plans. - Developing an EPOP Action Plan for Approved Premises, based on a thorough review of existing EPOP Plans - Providing skills development and on-the-job and experiential learning to probation personnel. - Creating a National Forum for People on Probation. - Driving a cultural change amongst all staff, including Senior Leadership which develops individual and organisational capability, opportunity and motivation to engage with people on probation and enables their involvement in service design, development, delivery and review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026b79a7-36f6-4c9b-ac0f-56aa9d7d7058 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,137,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,137,500 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST GILES WISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026b79a7-36f6-4c9b-ac0f-56aa9d7d7058

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026b79a7-36f6-4c9b-ac0f-56aa9d7d7058
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7a9e1d4-5efa-48b5-a8a1-32aae67b46c5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adc56b7a-cf8c-421e-ba2e-b480035110b1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0741fd3a-3fee-46cb-973a-73b99646cdca
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43b62d1c-c697-4a47-8e23-b9e44768cf79
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0af519d5-6056-4628-b28a-57efe80b2075
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e2b3b8e-b12f-4662-9790-fde241ddf04d
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