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title: "Provision of Community Accommodation Services"
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# Provision of Community Accommodation Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585c2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has initiated the procurement process for the Provision of Community Accommodation Services (CAS), aiming to establish an open framework allowing suppliers to participate at different stages throughout a maximum eight-year term. This procurement targets the industry category of community, social, and personal services, with a specific focus on probation services, social work services with accommodation, and services related to detention or rehabilitation of criminals, across England and Wales. The framework is planned to commence on 25 October 2026 and run until 24 October 2034. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 15 June 2026, with subsequent evaluation in June and July 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 and involves an estimated maximum value of £2,000,000,000 (excluding VAT).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialize in temporary accommodation and support services for individuals on probation or leaving custody. Four lots are structured within the framework: Independent Approved Premises Accommodation and Support, Accommodation and Support, Temporary Accommodation and Floating Support, and Alternative Community Accommodation with Support Services, each with varying levels of engagement and service requirements. Given its scale and scope across multiple regions, businesses with expertise in offender management, public protection, and resettlement services will be well-suited to take advantage of the significant potential opportunities for call-off contracts under each lot. Admission into the framework enables eligibility to compete for specific service needs without guaranteeing exclusivity or contract awards.

## Notice

This notice invites suppliers to submit tenders for the establishment of an open framework for the provision of Community Accommodation Services (CAS). The framework will be established in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 and will operate as an open framework, allowing suppliers to be admitted at initial establishment and at planned reopening points. CAS comprises the provision of temporary accommodation and associated support for individuals leaving custody or serving sentences in the community. The services support public protection, offender management and resettlement outcomes, including the prevention of homelessness on release. CAS is not intended to provide settled accommodation or replace the statutory duties of local authorities. It operates as a bridge back into the community, proportionate to the level of risk presented. Accommodation is the core service, with varying levels of support depending on service type. The light touch open framework agreement is the first in a series of light touch open framework agreements that the Authority intends to award as part of an open framework scheme established pursuant to section 49 of the PA 23. The open framework scheme will have a maximum overall term of up to 8 years. The indicative term of each light touch open framework within the open framework scheme will therefore be as follows: 1. Light touch open framework one - 2 years with an option to extend up to 1 year (i.e. up to a maximum term of 3 years); 2. Light touch open framework two - 1 year with options to extend in increments of up to 1 year up to a further 3 years (i.e. up to a maximum term of 4 years); 3. Light touch open framework three - 1 year with options to extend in increments of up to 1 year, providing the overall term of the series of light touch open framework agreements does not exceed 8 years. The Authority will re-open the light touch open framework to the market at fixed points throughout the maximum eight-year term. When the Authority re-opens the light touch open framework, it will publish a new tender notice, evaluate new applications and if applicable will re-evaluate tenders from those suppliers originally appointed to the initial light touch open framework. New applications made by Tenderers not initially appointed to the light touch open framework will be assessed on the basis of substantially the same award criteria as set out in the ITT. All lots will follow the same open framework timetable and reopening structure. There are no intended differences in the timing of availability or reopening across the lots. Each lot will, however, operate independently in relation to its scope and the call off contracts that may be awarded under it. The framework will be structured into the following lots: * Lot 1: Independent Approved Premises Accommodation and Support 24 hour staffed community residences that provide temporary accommodation and close monitoring for high-risk prison leavers and people on probation. * Lot 2: Accommodation and Support Community accommodation and support for individuals leaving custody, released from court on bail, and other cohorts. * Lot 3: Temporary Accommodation and Floating Support Short term transitional accommodation for prison leavers at risk of homelessness with a basic floating support service. * Lot 4: Alternative Community Accommodation with Support Services Delivery of community accommodation and appropriate support services for individuals within the criminal justice system with alternative service needs. Call off contracts under each Lot may require services across England and Wales. The geographic scope and structure of each call off will be set out in the relevant call off documents and may vary by region, service type, site, cohort or other operational requirement. Each lot will operate independently and all suppliers that meet the Conditions of Participation and satisfy the award criteria for the relevant lot may be admitted to the framework. Admission to a lot does not confer exclusivity and does not guarantee the award of any call off contract. Suppliers admitted to a lot will be eligible to compete for call off contracts awarded under that lot. Call off contracts will ordinarily be awarded through competitive selection processes between suppliers appointed to the relevant lot, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority reserves the right to award a call off contract without further competition where permitted under the Procurement Act 2023 and where the procurement documents set out the applicable circumstances, core terms and objective mechanism for supplier selection. The rules governing framework operation, reopening arrangements, direct award and call off competition procedures will be set out in the procurement documents. Procedure and conditions of participation The procurement will be conducted under the light touch regime using an open procedure. Conditions of participation will apply to the framework establishment stage only and will be proportionate to the subject matter of the framework. The Conditions of Participation set out in the procurement documents will provide the benchmark requirements that suppliers must meet to be admitted to the framework. Only suppliers admitted to the framework will be eligible to compete for call off contracts. Conditions of participation will relate to supplier suitability, legal standing, financial and economic standing, and technical and professional ability. Consortia and subcontracting arrangements will be permitted, subject to the Conditions of Participation. The estimated maximum value of the framework is PS2,000,000,000 (excluding VAT). This represents the potential aggregate value of contracts awarded over the full duration of the framework and does not constitute a commitment to spend. The Authority has attributed the following indicative values to each Lot: * Lot 1: Independent Approved Premises Accommodation and Support - PS347,000,000 (excluding VAT * Lot 2: Accommodation and Support - PS307,000,000 (excluding VAT) * Lot 3: Temporary Accommodation and Floating Support - PS1,244,000,000 (excluding VAT) * Lot 4: Alternative Community Accommodation with Support Services - PS113,000,000 (excluding VAT) The estimated values attributed to each Lot are indicative only and have been calculated by reference to the Authority's current expectations of the pipeline of contracts and anticipated service requirements and volumes over the eight year framework term. The estimated Lot values do not represent a cap or financial ceiling on expenditure at Lot level. The financial ceiling applies to the framework in aggregate across all Lots, to allow for changes in need and demand over the framework term. Any volume information provided is for information purposes only, to assist suppliers in understanding the potential value of call off contracts that may be awarded under the framework. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of contracts awarded under any Lot. The estimated duration of the framework is from 25 October 2026 to 24 October 2034. Call off contracts may extend beyond the framework expiry date where permitted under the Procurement Act 2023 and the procurement documents. Tenders will be evaluated against the award criteria set out in the procurement documents for the purpose of determining admission to the open framework. Evaluation at framework establishment stage will assess suppliers' capability and capacity to deliver the framework services. Evaluation will be conducted separately for each lot. Suppliers may submit tenders for one lot, more than one lot, or all lots. Tenders must be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions set out in the procurement documents. The indicative procurement timetable is as follows: * Tender notice published: 8 May 2026 * Supplier clarification deadline: 01 June 2026 at 11:59pm * Authority response to clarification questions: 5 June 2026 * Tender submission deadline: 15 June 2026 at 1:00pm * Evaluation and moderation: June and July 2026 * Notification of outcomes and publication of contract award notice: week commencing 5 October 2026 * Framework commencement: late October 2026 The timetable is indicative and may be amended by the Authority in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the procurement documents. The procurement documents are available electronically via the Ministry of Justice's sourcing system, Jaggaer, accessible at: https://ministryofjusticecommercial.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Ref: ITT_10565. The sourcing system is referred to in this notice as the "Procurement Portal" or the "Portal". Interested suppliers must be registered on the Portal in order to access the procurement documents, submit clarification questions and submit tenders. All communication relating to this procurement, including clarification questions and responses, must be conducted through the Portal. The Authority will not respond to enquiries submitted by any other means. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Portal by the deadline stated in the procurement documents. Late submissions will not be accepted. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and applicable secondary legislation. Participation does not guarantee admission to the framework or the award of any call off contract. No reimbursement will be made for costs incurred by suppliers in participating in the procurement.

### Lot Information

Independent Approved Premises: Accommodation and Support

24 hour staffed community residences that provide temporary accommodation and close monitoring for high-risk prison leavers and people on probation.

Options: The Authority may, in accordance with section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Procurement Act 2023, modify the Framework, including the Lot values, where a known risk identified in this notice materialises. The identified risk is that material changes in Government policy, Authority policy, demand profiles or service volumes, estate requirements or operational delivery requirements may result in additional demand for services and an increased quantity or value of contracts awarded through one or more Lots. Such risks may jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the Framework or relevant Call-Off Contracts, including by preventing the Authority from meeting its statutory, policy or operational requirements or securing sufficient service capacity to meet demand. These risks are, by their nature and uncertainty at the time of procurement, not capable of being fully addressed within the Framework at the outset.

Renewal: The Authority may extend call-off contracts where extension options are provided for in the procurement documents, framework agreement and relevant call-off contract. Any such extension will be exercised in accordance with the applicable contractual terms and the Authority's obligations under the Procurement Act 2023.

Accommodation and Support

Community accommodation and support for individuals leaving custody, released from court on bail, and other cohorts.

Options: The Authority may, in accordance with section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Procurement Act 2023, modify the Framework, including the Lot values, where a known risk identified in this notice materialises. The identified risk is that material changes in Government policy, Authority policy, demand profiles or service volumes, estate requirements or operational delivery requirements may result in additional demand for services and an increased quantity or value of contracts awarded through one or more Lots. Such risks may jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the Framework or relevant Call-Off Contracts, including by preventing the Authority from meeting its statutory, policy or operational requirements or securing sufficient service capacity to meet demand. These risks are, by their nature and uncertainty at the time of procurement, not capable of being fully addressed within the Framework at the outset.

Renewal: The Authority may extend call-off contracts where extension options are provided for in the procurement documents, framework agreement and relevant call-off contract. Any such extension will be exercised in accordance with the applicable contractual terms and the Authority's obligations under the Procurement Act 2023.

Temporary Accommodation and Floating Support

Short term transitional accommodation for prison leavers at risk of homelessness with a basic floating support service.

Options: The Authority may, in accordance with section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Procurement Act 2023, modify the Framework, including the Lot values, where a known risk identified in this notice materialises. The identified risk is that material changes in Government policy, Authority policy, demand profiles or service volumes, estate requirements or operational delivery requirements may result in additional demand for services and an increased quantity or value of contracts awarded through one or more Lots. Such risks may jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the Framework or relevant Call-Off Contracts, including by preventing the Authority from meeting its statutory, policy or operational requirements or securing sufficient service capacity to meet demand. These risks are, by their nature and uncertainty at the time of procurement, not capable of being fully addressed within the Framework at the outset.

Alternative Community Accommodation with Support Services

Delivery of community accommodation and appropriate support services for individuals within the criminal justice system with alternative service needs. Please note that any pipelines provided are indicative only, along with any estimated extensions. For Lot 4, any future requirements are indicative only and may arise over the course of the framework's lifespan.

Options: The Authority may, in accordance with section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Procurement Act 2023, modify the Framework, including the Lot values, where a known risk identified in this notice materialises. The identified risk is that material changes in Government policy, Authority policy, demand profiles or service volumes, estate requirements or operational delivery requirements may result in additional demand for services and an increased quantity or value of contracts awarded through one or more Lots. Such risks may jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the Framework or relevant Call-Off Contracts, including by preventing the Authority from meeting its statutory, policy or operational requirements or securing sufficient service capacity to meet demand. These risks are, by their nature and uncertainty at the time of procurement, not capable of being fully addressed within the Framework at the outset.

Renewal: The Authority may extend call-off contracts where extension options are provided for in the procurement documents, framework agreement and relevant call-off contract. Any such extension will be exercised in accordance with the applicable contractual terms and the Authority's obligations under the Procurement Act 2023. The Lot 4 extension estimate is included at the end of the framework's lifespan for indicative purposes only.

### Planning Information

The Authority will be hosting a webinar ahead of the launch of the Community Accommodation Service Framework on 27 April 2026 at 2pm. Please find the registration link below to register your interest in attending.
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8516f8f4-d6b8-48fd-8130-145b61298229@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8
For future updates, please register on MoJ's e-procurement portal (Jaggaer) with the below link:
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1725550280086.1484537-1
Please then search for PQQ_448 to register your interest in future market engagement. 
Once the completed survey has been received, the Authority may be in touch via the Jaggaer portal with further information, questions or details of engagement events. If there are any issues with completing the form, then please email: AccommodationCommercial@justice.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055213-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75231240 - Probation services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 12:25 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055213-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 12:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055211-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 17:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044639-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 06:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042774-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 06:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042773-2026
- 8 May 2026 at 18:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042762-2026
- 8 May 2026 at 17:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042760-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 09:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037867-2026
- 27 Apr 2026 at 09:15 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037864-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036316-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:33 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021048-2026
- 23 Dec 2025 at 11:39 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085761-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 08:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050723-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 10:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048700-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 09:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047902-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055213-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055211-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044639-2026
  14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042774-2026
  11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042773-2026
  11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042762-2026
  8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042760-2026
  8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037867-2026
  27th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037864-2026
  27th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036316-2026
  21st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021048-2026
  9th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085761-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050723-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048700-2025
  14th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047902-2025
  12th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8516f8f4-d6b8-48fd-8130-145b61298229@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8
- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1725550280086.1484537-1
- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/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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