--- title: "Provision of Tier 3 Community Accommodation Services: Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0290db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0290db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2021-02-05" --- # Provision of Tier 3 Community Accommodation Services: Prior Information Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0290db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0290db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0290db.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is planning to initiate a tender titled "Provision of Tier 3 Community Accommodation Services: Prior Information Notice." This project falls within the social services industry category, with a primary focus on providing accommodation for individuals at risk of homelessness following release from prison or during their resettlement process. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a budget of £19,800,000 allocated for this initiative. Interested suppliers should be aware that an online event to discuss the requirements further is scheduled for 11 February 2021, and feedback is requested from the market regarding various operational considerations. Final details on the procurement method and approach will evolve based on this market engagement. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the accommodation and social services sectors, particularly those capable of providing accommodation and support services for vulnerable individuals. Companies that have experience in housing, community support, or social work services, as well as those prepared to work collaboratively within the specified regions, will be well-suited to compete. The project invites suppliers to propose innovative solutions to regional disparities in accommodation provision and to contribute to social value creation, such as job creation and support for young apprentices. This collaboration with the Ministry of Justice could facilitate meaningful engagement with a crucial market segment, potentially enhancing businesses' service portfolio and growth prospects. ## Notice The MoJ wish to conduct early engagement with the market to further shape its requirements and assess the viability of the market delivering the provision of Community Accommodation Services - Tier 3 ("CAS-3"). The CAS-3 project is intended to provide accommodation to Service Users ("SU") at risk of being homeless upon being released from prison or as part of their resettlement and moved-on from an Approved Premises (CAS-1), or period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence (CAS-2). The provision of accommodation for an individual SU is intended to be up to 84 days, providing provision from the first night of release. It is intended that the Supplier(s) will work with the SUs Community Offender Manager ("COM") to provide individualised low-level support to each SU to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping the SU move-on into settled accommodation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The CAS-3 project is intended to provide accommodation to SUs at risk of being homeless upon being: i) released from prison, ii) moved-on from an Approved Premises (CAS-1), or iii) moved-on following a period at a Bail Accommodation and Support Service (BASS) residence (CAS-2). The project is anticipated to be launched in five probation regions. There are three types of service that the MoJ welcomes information from suppliers about delivering either itself or in partnership with other suppliers: i) accommodation from the supplier directly, ii) accommodation brokering services ('letting agent' services), and iii) support services. The MoJ anticipates potential suppliers being able to accommodate each SU referred to them from the first night of release for up to 84 days per SU. However, this does not necessarily need to be the same placement for the full 12 weeks from night one. The 'Vanguard' regions in scope for CAS-3 are: East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West, Greater Manchester, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The amount of SUs to be accommodated in each region range between 45 and 85 per month over 9 months. The MoJ anticipates potential suppliers being able to guarantee enough accommodation available in the region(s) where they are delivering a service. Accordingly, The MoJ welcomes input from suppliers as to their capacity to deliver in and across these regions either entirely, in partnership with other providers, or under contracts with multiple providers. The MoJ is also interested in the market's views about the existence of and solutions to regional disparities in accommodation provision. It is intended that the Supplier(s) will work with the SUs Community Offender Manager ("COM") to provide individualised low-level support to each SU to support them in maintaining the accommodation as well as helping the SU move-on into settled accommodation. SUs will be referred and managed by Probation COMs and suppliers will be expected to work closely with COMs to deliver the service. Funding has been allocated to support enrolment up to 31 March 2022, meaning that an individual could be accommodated up to 23 June 2022. Provision extending beyond this will be dependent on further funding agreements. The MoJ welcomes feedback from the market about how the types of commercial arrangements it is willing to bear. In particular, it welcomes feedback about referral, booking, pay, and performance mechanisms. We are interested in suppliers informing us as to how potential suppliers can deliver Social Value in the performance of the contract. Examples include: Creating UK jobs, paying a living wage to employees and improving gender pay balance, supporting young people into apprenticeships, maximising equality & inclusion in the provision & operation of services, monitoring labour standards through the supply chain, and having effective & improved environmental performance. It is yet to be decided how this provision shall be competed by the MoJ and feedback from the market will influence this decision. The MoJ will hold an online event going into further detail on the requirement on 11 February 2021. To register for this event, please email: CommunityRASS@justice.gov.uk. Suppliers will also be requested to complete a questionnaire. Additional information: This call to the market is to: i) understand the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver the various elements of this service, ii) understand regional disparities which may affect the delivery of the service, and iii) receive feedback about any key operational considerations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002420-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLH East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002420-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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