Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 02033343555
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.gov.uk/goverment/organisations/ministry-of-justice
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DF Circles of Support and Accountability for KSS
Reference number
prj_9021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75231240 - Probation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to
allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement
Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to
Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'.
The Supplier shall provide a Service to people on probation convicted of sexual offences or sexually motivated offences.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £376,200
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
DF Circles of Support and Accountability for KSS
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75231240 - Probation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ44 - East Kent
- UKJ46 - West Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Managing people convicted of sexual offences is a key priority for the Probation Service. Sexual offending causes significant harm to victims and it is essential that we are able to use the most appropriate and effective measures available to manage risk, and support individuals to reduce their likelihood of further sexual offending in the future. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) offer a way of engaging communities in a positive way to rehabilitate and hold to account those convicted of serious sexual offences. This involves engaging trained and well supported Volunteers to offer social contact, guidance and accountability.
Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a service which supports people convicted of sexual offences, improving their emotional well-being by strengthening relationships and community ties.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Approach to Service Delivery / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Supplier Personnel Skills and Continuity / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Management and Information Sharing / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 15%
Price - Weighting: Price Per Quality Point
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There was no overall Total Quality Threshold set
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 114-277986
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
con_22308
Lot No
3
Title
DF Circles of Support and Accountability for KSS
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Circles South East
Baptist House, 129 Broadway
Didicot
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £376,200
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement