Scope
Reference
prj 14774
Description
The Authority is seeking to procure the second generation of rehabilitative services for women in prison or the community to help them address rehabilitative needs and to desist from offending, across England (other than Greater Manchester, where a procurement for similar services will be led by GM Combined Authority) and Wales.
There is an indicative competition launch date of October 2026, an indicative award date of August 2027 and an indicative go-live date of January 2028. Please note that all key decisions including budgets and contract length are yet to be approved through internal governance.
Based on our current thinking, the women's services will provide a combined, whole-person, individualised service to help women:
• Build supportive relationships and social networks. This might include family relationships, friends, community groups and peer communities.
• Connect to a range of community-based activities and resources that matter to them. This could include volunteering, sport or constructive leisure activities.
• Progress towards recovery from drug or alcohol use and gambling.
• Achieve and maintain sustainable outcomes in relation to housing, employment and financial management.
Together and within the contract, we aim to create responsive, flexible solutions and foster lasting, positive impacts. Partnership-working will be at the core of these contracts to significantly enhance the capabilities and reach of the involved entities.
Please note that there are several topics that are currently being reviewed as part of the scoping these include the procurement route to market and the length of the future service.
Total value (estimated)
- £209,000,000 excluding VAT
- £250,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 January 2028 to 1 March 2033
- Possible extension to 3 March 2036
- 8 years, 2 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75231240 - Probation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 September 2026
Engagement process description
Upcoming Market Engagement Events - Women's Rehabilitative Services Recommissioning
Get Ready to Shape the Future!
We're thrilled to announce a series of Market Engagement Events designed to transform rehabilitative services for women in prison and the community. This is your opportunity to get involved, stay informed, and help shape the new service!
Why Attend?
These events are all about actively engaging with potential providers to gather valuable feedback and insights, updating on feedback gathered and informing of key decisions made. Our goal is to ensure transparency and foster confidence in the services we're developing, laying the groundwork for strong, ongoing partnerships throughout the contracts' lifespan. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of rehabilitative services and ensuring we meet the needs of those we aim to support.
Join Us!
We look forward to your participation and collaboration as we work together to create impactful services. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, collaborate, and shape the future!
What's Happening and When?
Women's Service Design - Initial Thinking
• 22nd May 2025 (Microsoft Teams)
Additional event information will be updated once agreed.
How to Register
Complete our Microsoft Registration Form to be added to our mailing list to receive registration links for each event via email: https://forms.office.com/e/bQqmSxuUPq
Don't miss this chance to engage, collaborate, and shape the future!
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 September 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Ministry of Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNN-2773-HVYN
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Probation Sourcing Team
Email: probationsourcingteam@justice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government