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title: "Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Unit - HMP Askham Grange, New Hall and Styal"
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# Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Unit - HMP Askham Grange, New Hall and Styal

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea91217d-2519-42e6-81c2-84f132f86765

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement process for the "Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Unit - HMP Askham Grange, New Hall and Styal", within the industry category of imprisonment services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual market engagement event scheduled for 20th September 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2025. The locations involved are primarily in the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maternal and childcare services, particularly those with expertise in supporting pregnant women and mothers in custody. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those that can offer comprehensive solutions for nursery environments, pre-school interventions, and emotional well-being support tailored to the unique context of women's prisons.

## Notice

This PIN is being issued for market engagement purposes only. HMPPS will be holding a virtual market engagement event on the 20th September 2-3pm for the Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) Contracts at HMP New Hall, Askham Grange and Styal. Please email MoJCommercialReset@justice.gov.uk to book your slot on the Microsoft Teams event. In line with legislation, HMPPS, in certain circumstances, allows mothers to care for their babies in MBU's in prison. An MBU is designated living accommodation within a women's prison, which enables mothers, where appropriate, to have their children with them up to the age of 18 months. In some cases children may stay up to 2 years of age. The services may include, but not be limited to: 1. Mother and Baby Unit Objective: provide an environment which promotes care of babies and young children by their mothers Minimum requirement: nursery environment and facilities, nursery staff, data security, MBU processes, childcare plans, maternal separation care planning, resettlement planning, service monitoring and assurance. 2. Service for Pregnant Women Objective: Provide a service which supports and promotes the emotional and physical well-being of pregnant women (pre and post-natal). 3. Pre-School Parenting Interventions Objective: Improve the protective factor of family for women in custody and the parenting skills of these women. 4. Outcome Measurements Objective: Achieve and measure agreed outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f383e78-1637-4b38-afa2-bb018b37d914 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231210 - Imprisonment services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 14:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f383e78-1637-4b38-afa2-bb018b37d914

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f383e78-1637-4b38-afa2-bb018b37d914
  13th September 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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