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title: "DF Circles of Support and Accountability for KSS"
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# DF Circles of Support and Accountability for KSS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59de6235-2121-4e78-9695-eb245f3d3207

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for managing people convicted of sexual offences through Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "DF Circles of Support and Accountability for KSS," falls under the "Probation services" industry category and has a total value of £376,200. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure and the contract period is set to start on June 8, 2023, and end on June 7, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in supporting individuals through community-based rehabilitation for offenders. Businesses specializing in social services, community engagement, and counselling may find this tender suitable for their expertise and capabilities. With a focus on improving emotional well-being and community ties, companies with experience in similar projects could provide valuable contributions to this initiative led by the Ministry of Justice.

## Notice

Managing people convicted of sexual offences is a key priority for the Probation Service. Sexual offending causes significant harm to victims and it is essential that we are able to use the most appropriate and effective measures available to manage risk, and support individuals to reduce their likelihood of further sexual offending in the future. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) offer a way of engaging communities in a positive way to rehabilitate and hold to account those convicted of serious sexual offences. This involves engaging trained and well supported Volunteers to offer social contact, guidance and accountability. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a service which supports people convicted of sexual offences, improving their emotional well-being by strengthening relationships and community ties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e889e7aa-c61e-4d35-9a4e-1f36a7df241a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2023 - 7 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £376,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £376,200 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLES SOUTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e889e7aa-c61e-4d35-9a4e-1f36a7df241a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e889e7aa-c61e-4d35-9a4e-1f36a7df241a
  9th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/815a7c3e-bb25-493e-8037-1c6743435cf8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f444089-191d-4b37-880e-720c13ea435f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fee0187d-bb35-44ab-a811-0953984b9407
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ff0b071-775c-4b82-8e8b-381b8001e93c
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