--- title: "Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units at HMP Askham Grange" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbf90325-44e5-457b-9a2c-31b581e68797" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbf90325-44e5-457b-9a2c-31b581e68797" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbf90325-44e5-457b-9a2c-31b581e68797.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbf90325-44e5-457b-9a2c-31b581e68797.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2021-12-21" --- # Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units at HMP Askham Grange Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbf90325-44e5-457b-9a2c-31b581e68797 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbf90325-44e5-457b-9a2c-31b581e68797) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbf90325-44e5-457b-9a2c-31b581e68797.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is seeking services related to Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units at HMP Askham Grange, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10th January 2022. This open procedure, classified under imprisonment services (CPV code 75231210), aims to support pregnant women, mothers, and their babies during the custodial period, enabling them to engage with parental responsibilities and access community support upon release. The potential contract period spans from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, childcare, and support services for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to foster inclusive services that cater to the unique needs of mothers and their infants in custody. By engaging in this tender, relevant businesses can contribute significantly to social welfare while expanding their portfolio in the public procurement arena. ## Notice Description The requirements at Her Majesty's Prison and Young Offenders Institution HMP & YOI Askham Grange for pregnancy and Mother and Baby Unit Services during the custodial period, prior and immediately following release. The primary aim is to support pregnant women, mothers, babies and through the provision of nursery services for the babies and general support of Mothers and pregnant women to actively engage with their parental responsibility in custody and enable them to access appropriate support in their communities. Strategic Aims The strategic aims of the service are: - To prevent separation between mothers and babies eligible for an MBU placement where this is in the best interests of the child, which in turn reduces the risk of reoffending and the resulting social economic impact - To identify and respond to individual needs of pregnant women, mothers and babies, including any barriers for specific groups in relation to protected characteristics - To promote and support mothers in their parental responsibility, by delivering routine and targeted parenting support and guidance - To enable pregnant women and mothers to continue to engage with the prison regime whilst caring for their children, including contributions to wider care planning and information sharing and recording in relation to women's progress - To raise awareness and support prison staff to deliver effective support to pregnant women and mothers when in custody - Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of pregnant women, mothers and babies - ensure liaison and engagement with community support services such as healthcare services and children's services and continuity of this on release ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cdea46-6a29-433e-b9c6-52f5934eba50 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 0AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231210 - Imprisonment services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2021 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cdea46-6a29-433e-b9c6-52f5934eba50 - 2 Dec 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee82fcf9-be56-4c11-b84a-99e14132986f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cdea46-6a29-433e-b9c6-52f5934eba50 21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee82fcf9-be56-4c11-b84a-99e14132986f 2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk To access this opportunity, please search for ITT_5702 on the below website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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