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title: "Probation Scoping Workforce Diversity"
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# Probation Scoping Workforce Diversity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98dc3ea8-0697-4f95-b160-b9d9e3a8febe

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is conducting a procurement process titled "Probation Scoping Workforce Diversity" under the category of Research Services. This initiative aims to address the urgent challenge of recruiting more diverse Probation Practitioners. The direct procurement method was employed through a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 12th November 2021. The contract runs from 17th November 2021 to 17th February 2022, with a total contract value of £17,500. The tender was completed with the contract notice published on 29th November 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on research services, particularly those experienced in workforce diversity initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the project, which involves developing methodologies to widen the demographic of Probation Practitioners. Companies that excel in conducting comprehensive demographic studies or have specialised knowledge in public sector recruitment strategies could find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The Supplier shall conduct a 3 month, fixed term scoping activity on behalf of the Authority which shall research and review how the Authority could widen the recruitment intake of Probation Practitioners in order to address the lack of frontline staff, which is considered an urgent challenge by the Authority. The Supplier shall research and review how to widen the current demographic (in terms of age/ethnicity and gender) amongst Probation Practitioners, specifically targeting career changers. The desired outcomes of which shall be a final report identifying the methodology and recommendation for any potential scope for a cross government scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac74a081-78f9-46f0-8896-e81216da19c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 17 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,500 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNLOCKED GRADUATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac74a081-78f9-46f0-8896-e81216da19c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac74a081-78f9-46f0-8896-e81216da19c4
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/380fbba9-4373-4cbf-83b3-252af2dcf2b5
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