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title: "Penrose Bermondsey - Independent Approved Premises"
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# Penrose Bermondsey - Independent Approved Premises

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-949b1cd6-db79-40b8-9b84-7def03cb0653

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a public procurement process using an open procedure, resulting in a contract award to Penrose Options for managing Independent Approved Premises under the project titled "Penrose Bermondsey." This contract is valued at £8,389,725 and falls within the probation services industry category. The premises will be situated in the North West region and London, United Kingdom. The procurement was initially tendered with a period ending on 12 April 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2030. The process, aimed at promoting participation from SMEs and VCSEs, reflects the Ministry's strategic service delivery objectives through competitive market engagements.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for established service providers in the probation sector who have the capability to manage facilities across multiple locations. The contract not only promises financial inflows from the public sector but also enables service providers to showcase their expertise and innovative solutions in rehabilitative services. Eligible businesses include those with a strong organisational scale capable of adhering to high-value contract requirements, particularly those already experienced in working with governmental bodies and handling sensitive services. This opportunity idealises experienced SMEs and larger entities with proven administrative capabilities and a track record in public service operations.

## Notice

Contract award to Penrose Options for Independent Approved Premises to be known as Penrose Bermondsey

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5da26c0-2b37-428b-87af-164e6d1c7165 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,389,725 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENROSE OPTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5da26c0-2b37-428b-87af-164e6d1c7165

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5da26c0-2b37-428b-87af-164e6d1c7165
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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