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# Community Justice Learning (Professional Qualification in Probation)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504cd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the delivery of the Community Justice Learning (CJL) component of the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) programme. This initiative is designed to train all Probation Officers in England and Wales, handling approximately 1,200 learners annually. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure with the contract set to begin implementation in September 2026. The virtual learning, delivered through University partners such as Sheffield Hallam and De Montfort University, will be managed over a 10.5-year term, beginning with a 6-month mobilisation phase starting September 2026. Key dates include the contract's start in September 2026 and completion by March 2037. The industry category involved is Education and Training Services, with the project segmented into four regional Lots. The contract was awarded on 15 June 2026, with a pending signature scheduled for 31 July 2026.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for higher education institutions specialising in criminal justice education to expand their market presence across the UK. Large universities with capabilities in online teaching, curriculum development, and accreditation standards would be particularly well-suited to deliver the academic components of the PQiP. With a focus on innovative and flexible learning solutions, suppliers can leverage this contract to showcase their educational expertise while contributing to the public sector’s need for proficient Probation Officers. Such engagements can enhance visibility and foster long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Justice, further solidifying institutions' reputations as leaders in the field of criminal justice education.

## Notice

These contracts will deliver Community Justice Learning (CJL), which forms the academic component of the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) programme - the mandatory training route for all Probation Officers employed by the Probation Service. CJL comprises a BA (Hons) Degree or Graduate Diploma in Community Justice, alongside a Level 5 Vocational Qualification in Probation Practice, which is delivered in-house by His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) staff. Under Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007, the Secretary of State for Justice may determine the qualifications, experience and training required to practise as a Probation Officer. Since 1 April 2016, the PQiP has been the sole statutory route to qualification. HMPPS is the only employer of Probation Officers in England and Wales, and the PQiP programme is the only route to train and qualify for this profession. The Authority holds a CJL Course Design Framework, which defines the academic structure, outcomes and learning standards that all suppliers will be required to adopt and implement during the Mobilisation Phase. Suppliers will be required to design their academic course content in accordance with this framework and secure appropriate accreditation through the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) or Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). The academic elements of the PQiP to be delivered under this contract include: * A Level 6 academic qualification forming the core programme which all learners must complete; and * Level 4 and Level 5 components providing advanced standing onto the core programme where required, depending on each learner's prior learning and experience. Learning will be delivered through biannual cohorts across four standard entry routes: 1. Probation Services Officer Progression (PSOP); 2. Standard PQiP (post-graduate) - full-time; 3. Standard PQiP (post-graduate) - part-time; and 4. PQiP non-graduate route - full-time. Course duration will vary from between 15-30 months, depending on learners' prior learning and the appropriate entry route identified. From time to time, the Authority may commission 'optional services' from the suppliers, which would be related and complementary to the contracted Services but incidental and discrete in nature and could, for example, include (without limitation) specific short term academic research projects and mapping of qualifications. The estimated annual volume is approximately 1,200 learners (not guaranteed), divided across the below-stated four regional Lots: * Lot 1: London - estimated 22% market share * Lot 2: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands and West Midlands- estimated 28% market share * Lot 3: North West, Greater Manchester, Wales- estimated 22% market share * Lot 4: East of England, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, South Central, South West- estimated 27% market share The delivery model is 100% virtual, with all learning conducted through live, synchronous online teaching (e.g. Microsoft Teams). Suppliers may offer face-to-face sessions at their own discretion and cost where they deem beneficial to learners. The contract term is 10.5 years, anticipated to commence in September 2026, structured as follows: * Mobilisation Phase (6 months): Development and finalisation of curriculum, securing accreditation, and readiness for delivery; * Service Delivery Phase (6.5 years): Delivery of up to 13 learner cohorts, beginning in March 2027; and * Teach-Out Phase (3.5 years): To allow all learners, including those who take a break in learning, enough time to complete the course before contract expiry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - London

Lot 2 - North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands and West Midlands

Lot 3 - North West, Greater Manchester Wales

Lot 4 - East of England, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, South Central, South West

### Planning Information

The Authority will be hosting a market engagement session to support suppliers’ understanding of the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQIP). This session will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on 25th September 2025 from 10.30 -12.00.
The Authority will be joined by a number of speakers who have taken part in the PQIP programme, each of whom will share their personal journeys and reflections. The focus of this event will therefore be on the lived experiences of these speakers to provide suppliers with an insight of PQiP and the National Probation Service. 
Suppliers are invited to submit any questions they would like the speakers to consider in advance of the session. Where appropriate and feasible, we will invite speakers to address these as part of their presentations. 
During the session, suppliers will also have the opportunity to submit questions via the Microsoft Teams chat function. These questions will be reviewed and, where appropriate, responses will be provided during the Q&A section at the end of the session. 
Following the event, suppliers may submit any additional questions via the Jaggaer portal by 1st October 2025. These will be addressed offline and responses will be published through the Jaggaer Messaging function in due course. 
Please note that the event will be strictly limited to discussion of the speakers’ personal experiences and the content of their presentations. The Authority will not revisit previously shared procurement information or enter discussions on details of the procurement itself. All relevant information of the procurement will be provided in the Invitation to Tender once published. 
If you plan to attend, please confirm the following details via the messaging function to PQQ 491 Community Justice Learning (Professional Qualification in Probation): 
Name(s) of attendee(s) (Maximum of 2 people per company) 
Company/organisation name 
Contact details (E-mail and phone number) 
Any questions you would like the speakers to consider and address within their presentations. 
Please confirm your attendance with the above details and questions, before 14:00, 1 September 2025 within the PQQ491.
To ensure maximum value from this event, attendees are expected to have reviewed all prior market engagement documentation, including the previous Preliminary Market engagement Notice “ocds-h6vhtk-0504cd" and the supporting materials shared at PQQ 491 – Community Justice Learning (Professional Qualification in Probation). This content will not be presented again during the session. 
If you do not already have a Jaggaer account please register to create an account via the following link - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/ 
If you have any issues registering, please contact 0845 0100 132 or e-mail esourcing@justice.gov.uk. 
This notice is for Information only and the Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender. Additionally the Authority (MoJ) reserves the right to discontinue the tendering process and not to award the contract. 
The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement or the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at it's absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not / shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this market engagement exercise. Any contracts are subject to the relevant legal and Cabinet Office controls and policies. The Authority reserves the right to source items included through other means (e.g. an existing contract or framework).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056365-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 7 Mar 2037 |
| Recurrence | 2036-10-17 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,520,000 |
| Lots value | £80,520,000 |
| Awards value | £60,271,175 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ4 Kent, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY; LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY; SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 17:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056365-2026
- 20 Oct 2025 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066788-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 16:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045827-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 10:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045133-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 11:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026196-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 12:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056365-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066788-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045827-2025
  4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045133-2025
  1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026196-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015894-2025
  17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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