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title: "Ripon House Independent Approved Premises"
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# Ripon House Independent Approved Premises

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0e2b512-6164-474d-a97d-3fcc4305ba61

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals, specifically for the Ripon House Independent Approved Premises. The tender, under the industry category identified by CPV code 75231200, was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £7,423,880, involves delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others. The procurement has moved to the award stage as of 5th August 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The process was inclusive of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting its commitment to broad participation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to criminal justice and rehabilitation. Given its significant contract value and multi-regional delivery requirements, it is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing innovative and effective rehabilitation services. Enterprises with expertise in managing approved premises and those with a strong geographic presence or capacity to expand across the designated regions will find this contract particularly appealing. Businesses looking to engage with the Ministry of Justice and establish their credentials in the public sector may observe this tender as a strategic entry point.

## Notice

Contract Award to Progress to Change for Independent Approved Premises - Ripon House

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a3c741-ba18-4bf5-b7d2-de382036a37d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 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 | £7,423,880 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESS TO CHANGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a3c741-ba18-4bf5-b7d2-de382036a37d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a3c741-ba18-4bf5-b7d2-de382036a37d
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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