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title: "National Process Evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1)"
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# National Process Evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aef25f2e-70e4-4312-8373-2e5108aaf154

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "National Process Evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1)" aimed at conducting research to assess the delivery of Approved Premises services across England and Wales. This evaluation seeks to understand how these services contribute to rehabilitation, recovery, and public protection. The procurement is classified under "Research services" with CPV code 73110000, and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £160,365, runs from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2027. Key locations include various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as these are considered suitable for this procurement. With the Ministry of Justice as the buyer and Ipsos (market research) Limited as the supplier, large market research firms appear well-suited to lead such comprehensive evaluations. Businesses with expertise in system-wide research and evaluation services that cater to high-risk individuals leaving custody could find potential for growth through partnership and participation in similar future tenders. This contract exemplifies a need for detailed analytical services, fostering business growth for firms capable of contributing to public sector improvements.

## Notice

This Research is to commission a one wave process evaluation of Community Accommodation Service Tier 1 (CAS1). CAS1 uses Approved Premises (AP) as temporary residential accommodation providing intensive supervision and structure to support individuals leaving custody who are assessed as posing a higher risk of serious harm. This evaluation aims to provide a comprehensive, system-wide understanding of how AP services are delivered across England and Wales, how this delivery varies between sites and regions, and how the AP estate contributes to rehabilitation, recovery, and public protection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a619c-6254-4ed7-8d05-df360a2d98ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,365 |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a619c-6254-4ed7-8d05-df360a2d98ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a619c-6254-4ed7-8d05-df360a2d98ea
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d76be8c-27cb-474b-a104-47663de1d123
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Gov.uk

## Provenance

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