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title: "Accommodation for People on Probation - West Midlands Accommodation Gap (WMAG)"
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# Accommodation for People on Probation - West Midlands Accommodation Gap (WMAG)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030294

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a public procurement process for the provision of accommodation services titled "Accommodation for People on Probation – West Midlands Accommodation Gap (WMAG)." This contract falls under the probation services category within the services industry and is aimed at delivering dispersed accommodation solutions across the West Midlands region, excluding Birmingham. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, initiated due to a failed previous tender attempt. The contract was signed on 29 December 2021, with an award value of £600,600, reflecting the urgency to provide suitable accommodation for individuals on probation as part of a strategy to combat homelessness aligned with government aims to eradicate it by 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in accommodation services, housing management, and probation support. Companies capable of offering single-unit accommodations, multi-occupancy residences, or those with the ability to facilitate tenancy arrangements will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that have technical expertise in coordinating with public entities in the probation sector can leverage this contract to secure a foothold in a vital public service domain, promoting their capabilities in supporting vulnerable populations and contributing to community safety initiatives.

## Notice

Accommodation services in the West Midlands region, across dispersed locations, suitable for people on probation (both in the community and prison leavers) who would otherwise be homeless. Accommodation to POP is fundamental to an individual's rehabilitation and to lowering the risk of reoffending; decreasing the harm posed to the public. Accommodation provision provides security and stability which, in turn, allows POP to seek work more effectively which consequently decreases the likelihood of offending. It is also a core government ambition to eradicate homelessness by 2024; an ambition which has statutory footing in the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 which places duties on local authorities to address homelessness. This contract will place a key role in meeting these aims and ambitions. POP who are deemed high risk are to be prioritised. We are seeking at least 50% of bed spaces to be single units. Other accommodation can include up to four-bed houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs). The Authority's ambition is to convert at least 35% of accommodation arrangements into assured short hold tenancy agreements. People on probation should be supported for up to 56 nights or, in the alternative, receive assistance in their rent deposit (or any outstanding rental arrears) where this poses a barrier to being accommodated. This contract will not require ongoing pastoral support in the provision of these services and envisages the provision of accommodation only, unless otherwise stated in this specification. This is because the Authority has already procured alternative services to meet these needs While the Authority is seeking services for dispersed accommodation across the West Midlands region, service delivery and placements will not be required in Birmingham

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract requires the Provider to achieve the following outcomes: - POP are provided suitable accommodation on release from custody on licence or while under probation supervision in the community; - strive for the provision and facilitation of long-term accommodation and assisting in the removal of barriers to long-term accommodation; - provide accommodation which is suitable for the individual person on probation and does not jeopardise their rehabilitation; - provide accommodation which complies with any statutory, regulatory or MOJ-specific provisions or guidance; - work collaboratively and efficiently with various organisations and public entities to guarantee the best service for the people on probation at the best cost for the Authority; and - contribute to the government ambition of eradicating homelessness. Additional information: Pursuant to regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 the MOJ intends to directly award this contract by the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The initial conditions of the contract have not been substantially altered from the conditions published at ITT_5586.

Options: The Authority has established a Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to purchase services to deliver rehabilitation and resettlement interventions under the 'Light Touch Regime' (2020/S 114-277986) The Authority sought a Provider for this requirement in October 2021 by running a Call-Off Competition (COC) (ITT_5586) through the PSDF. No compliant bids were received, resulting in a failed competition. Pursuant to regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 the MOJ intends to directly award this contract by the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The initial conditions of the contract will not be substantially altered from the conditions published at ITT_5586. Response Accommodation have demonstrated to the Authority through market engagement and requests for information that they have the technical capabilities and capacity to deliver the requirements. The Authority published a VEAT notice on the Find a Tender service on 16 December 2021 to notify of it's intention to award this contract to Response Accommodation on a short-term basis (6-month fixed term, no extension options), to avoid a possible gap in services to people on probation and the community. For the purposes of Regulation 99 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020/1319, a 10 day standstill period was observed, ending on 29 December 2021. This notice serves as publication of the contract being awarded as proposed in the VEAT (Publication reference: 2021/S 000-031517) To ensure maximum transparency, the Authority has also decided to publish this Award notice in the Official Journal (OJEU). Further engagement may be conducted with the market over the coming months with a view to developing a strategy for the Authority to procure these services effectively in the future.

### Procurement Information

The Authority sought a Provider for this requirement in October 2021 by running a Call-Off Competition (COC) (ITT_5586) through the PSDF. No compliant bids were received, resulting in a failed competition. Pursuant to regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 the MOJ intends to directly award this contract by the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The initial conditions of the contract will not be substantially altered from the conditions published at ITT_5586.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005937-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,600 |

## 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESPONSE ACCOMMODATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005937-2022
- 16 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031517-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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