--- title: "Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units at HMP Askham Grange, New Hall and Styal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e042" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e042" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e042.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e042.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2021-09-13" --- # Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units at HMP Askham Grange, New Hall and Styal Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e042 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e042) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e042.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement for the "Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units at HMP Askham Grange, New Hall and Styal." This initiative falls under the imprisonment services category, with the procurement stage currently at the planning phase. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 20th September 2021, from 2 to 3 PM. Interested parties are encouraged to register by emailing MoJCommercialReset@justice.gov.uk. The procurement aims to create a nurturing environment for mothers and their babies within the prison system, allowing mothers to care for their children up to two years of age. This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in childcare services, maternity support, and psychological well-being for pregnant women. Companies providing nursery facilities, childcare plans, and parenting intervention programmes would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The focus on creating a supportive living environment within prison settings opens avenues for innovative service offerings that address both the needs of incarcerated mothers and the welfare of their children. ## 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. ### Lot Information Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units at HMP Askham Grange, New Hall and Styal 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022739-2021 | | 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 | 13 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231210 - Imprisonment services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022739-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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