Scope
Reference
prj_14564
Description
The Authority is seeking to procure the second generation of rehabilitative services for men 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.
The budget for the men's services is £854,446,831.86 (inc. VAT) for the full term of the contracts (optional extensions included), final values will be confirmed once the spending review and governance is completed. There is an indicative launch date of September 2025, an indicative award date of October 2026 and an anticipated indicative go live date of March 2027. The proposed contract length shall be 5 years, with the option to extend by up to 3 further years. Please note, that all key decisions including budgets, contract length and dates are yet to be approved through internal governance and therefore may change.
The men's services will provide a combined, whole-person, individualised service to help service users:
• 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.
The Delivery Partner, who will undertake the role of lead bidder, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breath of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Delivery Partner, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.
Please note, these new combined services will replace the existing separate pathway services previously procured which cover Dependency & Recovery, Personal Wellbeing, Accommodation, Finance, Benefits Debt and Education, Training and Employment.
The authority will deliver this combined service by tendering 27 contracts across two waves of tenders:
Wave 1:
Lot 1 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cleveland
Lot 2 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Durham
Lot 3 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Northumbria
Lot 4 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cheshire, Merseyside
Lot 5 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cumbria
Lot 6 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Lancashire
Lot 7 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for North Wales, Dyfed-Powys
Lot 8 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Gwent, South Wales
Lot 9 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Thames Valley
Lot 10 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Hampshire
Lot 11 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Isle of Wight
Lot 12 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire
Lot 13 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset
Lot 14 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Kent
Lot 15 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Surrey, Sussex
Wave 2:
Lot 16 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire
Lot 17 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Leicestershire, Lincolnshire
Lot 18 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Staffordshire
Lot 19 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Warwickshire, West Murcia
Lot 20 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for West Midlands
Lot 21 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Humberside, North Yorkshire
Lot 22 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for South Yorkshire
Lot 23 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for West Yorkshire
Lot 24 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire
Lot 25 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk
Lot 26 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for London 26 and over
Lot 27 - Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for London 18 - 25
Together and within the contract, we aim to create responsive, innovative solutions and foster lasting, positive impacts. Partnerships will be at the core of these contracts to significantly enhance the capabilities and reach of the involved entities.
Total value (estimated)
- £712,039,028 excluding VAT
- £854,446,832 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2032
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 8 years, 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75231240 - Probation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 September 2025
Engagement process description
Upcoming Market Engagement Events - Rehabilitative Services Recommissioning
Shape the Future of Rehabilitative Services - Get Involved!
We invite you to join us in architecting the next generation of Rehabilitative Services. We are launching a landmark series of collaborative events to bring together key partners to co-design the future of support in both Custody and the Community.
Over the coming weeks, all suppliers, whether long-standing partners or new entrants will have the opportunity to stay informed, influence decisions, and co-design services that make a real difference. This is your chance to get involved, contribute your expertise, and be part of building a service that truly changes lives.
Why Attend?
More than just updates, these events are catalysts for collaboration. This is a shared journey where we will unveil our latest findings, explain how they are shaping our path forward, and invite you to help chart the course. Your perspective is the vital ingredient in creating services built on trust, transparency, inclusivity, and ensuring they deliver meaningful impact for everyone who relies on them.
By taking part, you'll help:
- Influence future service design
- Receive first-hand updates
- Shape strong partnerships
- Foster collaboration
- Support transparency and trust
- Tailored for You
We've designed two complementary streams to support a diverse range of providers:
Strategic Workshops - For organisations looking to lead bids or form consortia. These sessions will focus on commercial models, governance, contract management, and performance frameworks.
Specialist Roundtables - For sub-contractors and niche providers. These events will spotlight frontline practice, innovation, and social-value delivery.
To foster true collaboration, we've opened every session to our entire supply chain network. Although each stream has a dedicated focus, we invite you to look beyond your immediate role. Choose the discussions where your unique perspective can add the most value or that offer fresh insights for your work.
Be Part of the Conversation
Your voice matters. These sessions are your opportunity to influence strategy, build meaningful partnerships, and collaborate on a service model that delivers long-term, life-changing impact.
Register today to secure your place. Let's build a high-impact, transparent, and collaborative rehabilitative service together.
Join us in setting the new standard for excellence in public provision.
What's Happening and When?
Market Informing (26th February 2025) - Completed.
Specification, Flexibility and Partnerships:
• 25th March 2025 (lead bidders/consortia) - Completed.
• 27th March 2025 (supply chain/sub-contractors) - Completed.
Consultation & Readiness on Key Commercial Components (e.g. evaluation questions, Pay mech, Performance etc.):
• 29th April 2025 (supply chain/sub-contractors) - Completed.
• 30th April 2025 (lead bidders/consortia) - Completed.
Potential Lead Bidder presentation events:
• 17th, 18th and 19th June 2025 - Completed.
Request slides for the above events at probationsourcingteam@justice.gov.uk
Regional Market Engagement - via Teams:
• Wales: 3rd July 2025 - Completed
• West Midlands: 9th July - Completed
• North West: 14th July - Completed
• South Central: 15th July - Completed
• London: 17th July - Completed
• East of England: 22nd July - Completed
• South West: 23rd July - Completed
• Yorkshire and the Humber: 28th July - Completed
• East Midlands: 30th July - Completed
• Kent, Surrey and Sussex: 31st July - Completed
• North East: 31st July - Completed
PA23 Central Digital Platform Upskilling:
• 19th August 2025 - via Teams - Completed
Engagement and Final Tender Documentation:
• 11th September 2025 - via Teams
How to Register
Complete our Microsoft Registration Form to be added to our mailing list to receive registration links for each event via email:
Don't miss this chance to engage, collaborate, and shape the future!
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 September 2025
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