---
title: "Independent Approved Premises - London"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2022-03-25"
---

# Independent Approved Premises - London

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Approved Premises - London", classified under the services category for community, social, and personal services. This procurement was initiated with the aim of providing residential accommodation for high-risk offenders in London, which is crucial for ensuring public safety and rehabilitation. The contract was awarded on 23rd March 2022, with the associated supplier being Penrose Options, following an open procurement method. The procurement has now reached its award stage, having received a total of two bids, with the contract value estimated between £5 million and £10 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, especially those focusing on rehabilitation and community support for offenders. Companies capable of providing secure residential units alongside comprehensive support services, including 24-hour staffing and rehabilitation programmes, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The expertise in working with vulnerable populations, along with experience in coordinating with criminal justice stakeholders, will enhance the prospects for suppliers interested in engaging with government contracts of this nature.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for the provision of a new Independent Approved Premises in London.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Approved Premises are statutory facilities which provide residential accommodation. They are designed to ensure that high risk and complex offenders receive enhanced residential supervision in the community and additional rehabilitative support following release from prison. APs provide controlled, rehabilitative environments that aim to support a safe transition from custody into the community, while providing a valuable level of public protection these premises are staffed 24 hours a day and enforce an overnight curfew.

Renewal: TBC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008147-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT; PENROSE OPTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008147-2022
- 25 Mar 2022 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008144-2022
- 22 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026593-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

## Provenance

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