--- title: "ITT_5821 - The Provision of Temporary Probation workers (Probation Service)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2021-12-17" --- # ITT_5821 - The Provision of Temporary Probation workers (Probation Service) Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is currently initiating a tender titled "ITT_5821 - The Provision of Temporary Probation Workers". This procurement, classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code: 79620000), is set to take place across various regions in the UK, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, Greater Manchester, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, South Central, Wales, East of England, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and London. The tender period is active with submissions closing on 31 January 2022. The overall procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wider range of suppliers to participate. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in supplying temporary personnel, particularly those with expertise in probation services. Companies able to provide qualified probation officers, senior probation officers, and probation service officers, alongside efficient administrative processes for managing agency worker assignments, would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for qualified professionals to cover absences and contribute to pre-sentence report writing further creates a niche for businesses familiar with the probation sector. Participants are limited to a maximum of two suppliers per regional lot, fostering a competitive environment for applicants meeting the high standards expected by the Probation Service. ## Notice The Probation Service, part of Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is responsible for managing all those on a community order or licence following their release from prison in England and Wales. The Probation Service has a requirement for temporary workers to cover periods of absence, both long-term and short-term, and to provide cover where a vacancy currently exists. These workers need to be qualified probation officers (PO), and where appropriate senior probation officers (SPO), probation service officers (PSO) or unpaid work supervisors (UPW) not currently employed by the Probation Service. Additionally, there is a specific requirement for temporary workers to be provided for pre-sentence report writing. This is a requirement that aims to supplement the capacity of the Probation Service. ITT_5821 ### Lot Information Lot 1: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, Greater Manchester and North West The Probation Service has a requirement for agency workers to be provided to cover periods of absence and to provide cover where a vacancy exists. Additionally, there is a specific requirement for agency workers to be provided for pre-sentence report writing. The successful supplier(s) must be able to: - supply agency workers to any Probation Service site across the entire regional Lot that they have been awarded (including Approved Premises). - supply mainly, but not limited to, the following types of workers; qualified probation officers (PO), senior probation officers (SPO), probation service officers (PSO) or unpaid work supervisors (UPW). - receive a request, source and provide agency workers to the relevant specification at pace. - ensure that all Agency Workers that undertake an Assignment have been subject to vetting in line with Probation Service guidelines. - put a process in place to ensure that workers can accurately record their hours/expenses on a timesheet which must be authorised by the hiring manager. - provide a Quality Assurance process for their workers and employment agency. The Probation Service are seeking a maximum of 2 suppliers per regional lot Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1 Lot 2: East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, South Central and Wales The Probation Service has a requirement for agency workers to be provided to cover periods of absence and to provide cover where a vacancy exists. Additionally, there is a specific requirement for agency workers to be provided for pre-sentence report writing. The successful supplier(s) must be able to: - supply agency workers to any Probation Service site across the entire regional Lot that they have been awarded (including Approved Premises). - supply mainly, but not limited to, the following types of workers; qualified probation officers (PO), senior probation officers (SPO), probation service officers (PSO) or unpaid work supervisors (UPW). - receive a request, source and provide agency workers to the relevant specification at pace. - ensure that all Agency Workers that undertake an Assignment have been subject to vetting in line with Probation Service guidelines. - put a process in place to ensure that workers can accurately record their hours/expenses on a timesheet which must be authorised by the hiring manager. - provide a Quality Assurance process for their workers and employment agency. The Probation Service are seeking a maximum of 2 suppliers per regional lot. Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1 Lot 3: East of England, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London The Probation Service has a requirement for agency workers to be provided to cover periods of absence and to provide cover where a vacancy exists. Additionally, there is a specific requirement for agency workers to be provided for pre-sentence report writing. The successful supplier(s) must be able to: - supply agency workers to any Probation Service site across the entire regional Lot that they have been awarded (including Approved Premises). - supply mainly, but not limited to, the following types of workers; qualified probation officers (PO), senior probation officers (SPO), probation service officers (PSO) or unpaid work supervisors (UPW). - receive a request, source and provide agency workers to the relevant specification at pace. - ensure that all Agency Workers that undertake an Assignment have been subject to vetting in line with Probation Service guidelines. - put a process in place to ensure that workers can accurately record their hours/expenses on a timesheet which must be authorised by the hiring manager. - provide a Quality Assurance process for their workers and employment agency. The Probation Service are seeking a maximum of 2 suppliers per regional lot. Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031691-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | 30 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031691-2021 - 30 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024385-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021364-2021 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/probation-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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