--- title: "The Provision of Agency Operational Workers for the Probation Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0519e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0519e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0519e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0519e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2026-04-02" --- # The Provision of Agency Operational Workers for the Probation Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0519e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0519e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0519e4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is overseeing the procurement process for "The Provision of Agency Operational Workers for the Probation Service," aimed at supplying temporary staffing solutions across England and Wales. This tender pertains to the industry category of service supply, specifically personnel services, under CPV code 79620000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, utilising an open procedure, with a gross value estimated at £146.4 million. Interested suppliers have until 24th April 2026 at 12:00 BST to submit tenders, with a clarification period ending on 10th April 2026. Evaluations and internal approvals are scheduled from 20th April to 12th June 2026, followed by contract award and mobilisation between June and October 2026, with actual contract execution starting on 2nd November 2026 and lasting until 2032 across multiple UK regions, including London, East Midlands, and Wales. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses adept in supplying temporary workforce solutions, particularly those with expertise in probation services. It is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and offers a chance to establish a presence or reinforce existing operations in the public sector market. Given the diverse and dispersed nature of Probation Services' workforce, businesses that can swiftly provide qualified personnel and meet stringent security and identity checks will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract emphasises service delivery in various environments, including prisons, courts, and local council facilities, ensuring varied opportunities across administrative and frontline roles. ## Notice This requirement is to support the Authority (Ministry of Justice) and His Majesty's Prison & Probation Services (HMPPS) in the future delivery of temporary resources for Probation Services across England and Wales. The Probation Services is seeking a supplier(s) to provide qualified probation operational workers to address temporary staff shortfalls that could jeopardise the delivery of core business objectives. This may include covering periods of absence, in lieu of permanent recruitment or to manage temporary increases in work. Probation operational temporary staff include Probation Officers and Senior Probation Officers, both of whom must hold the relevant qualification for their role. Other key roles include Probation Services Officers, Victim Liaison Officers, and Unpaid Work Supervisors. All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post. The worker volume will fluctuate dependent on business need. HMPPS employee base is diverse and geographically dispersed across England and Wales. Temporary Probation workers may be based within one of the c.120 public or private prison establishments, c.170 courts, c.110 Probation Delivery Units, c.100 Approved Premises, or some are based within Council Buildings or Police Stations. Probation is divided into 12 Regions: London, South Central, Kent Surrey and Sussex (KSS) South West, East of England, West Midlands, East Midlands, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and the Humber, North East, North West and Wales. These services are currently being delivered by two providers and these contracts expire in October 2026 necessitating the need for a new contract(s). The Indicative Competition timeline is as follows: Invitation to Submit Tenders phase - 11/03/2026 to 24/04/2026 (extended) Clarification Phase 11/03/2026 to 10/04/2026 (extended) Evaluation and internal approvals 20/04/2026 to 12/06/2026 Contract Award 15/06/26 Contract Signature & Mobilisation 26/06/2026 - 30/10/2026 Bidders should note that the dates above are indicative and may be subject to change. ### Planning Information Please message via PQQ_521 on the Jaggaer portal to submit your preference and availability with three 30 minute time slot options between 12pm & 5pm on either the 5th or 6th November. The authority will confirm your timeslot before 5pm on 3rd November with joining details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030904-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £122,000,000 | | Lots value | £122,000,000 | | 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 - 2 Apr 2026 at 12:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030904-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 15:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021880-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021841-2026 - 30 Oct 2025 at 10:10 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069628-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 13:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068250-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 11:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068166-2025 - 7 Jul 2025 at 13:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037871-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 09:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023615-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030904-2026 2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021880-2026 11th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021841-2026 11th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069628-2025 30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068250-2025 24th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068166-2025 24th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037871-2025 7th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023615-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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