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title: "Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract"
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# Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5f5c103-968b-492e-acc1-f97a55a817b7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract titled "Aycliffe SCH Accommodation Contract" under the custody services industry category. This contract involves the provision of eight secure children's home places for young people at Aycliffe SCH, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2032. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method, with Durham City Council selected as the supplier. The total contract value amounts to £24,625,907.60, reflecting a significant investment in public services by the Ministry of Justice.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in custody services or secure accommodation facilities for children and young people. While the contract was awarded directly, understanding the procurement landscape and the needs of government bodies like the Ministry of Justice can strategically position businesses for future opportunities. Companies operating in related sectors might focus on cultivating relationships with buying organisations and ensuring compliance with necessary regulations to be considered for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Contract for provision of 8 SCH places for children and young people at Aycliffe SCH.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2f773c-94a4-4dc1-b328-ee720cdb2cc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,625,907 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,625,907 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DURHAM CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66162000 - Custody services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2f773c-94a4-4dc1-b328-ee720cdb2cc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2f773c-94a4-4dc1-b328-ee720cdb2cc8
  17th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c203824f-66b7-4b80-9e33-a647aa483d98
  n/a

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