Tender

Community Support for Men

Ministry of Justice

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-060156

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fa05 (view related notices)

Published 26 September 2025, 1:41pm

Scope

Reference

prj_14564

Description

The Authority is seeking to procure the second generation of rehabilitative services for Community Support for men 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.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL FIGURES IN THIS PART OF THIS NOTICE ARE INCLUDING VAT, HOWEVER THE LOT BREAKDOWNS EXCLUDE VAT.

The budget for the men's services is £854,446,832 (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 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 for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the contract based on £854,446,832 (inc. VAT) as per the value stated above.

Suppliers should note that the Funding Partner is currently undertaking an internal spending review. As a result, the funding allocated to this procurement may be subject to change prior to the award of the contract.

The Total Contract value is aimed to range between £854,446,832 (inc. VAT) and £1,128,855,881 (inc. VAT) but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

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 Supplier, 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 breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, 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 Funding Partner will deliver this combined service by tendering 27 contracts across two waves of tenders:

Wave 1:

Lot 1 - Community Support for men in Cleveland

Lot 2 - Community Support for men in Durham

Lot 3 - Community Support for men in Northumbria

Lot 4 - Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside

Lot 5 - Community Support for men in Cumbria

Lot 6 - Community Support for men in Lancashire

Lot 7 - Community Support for men in North Wales, Dyfed-Powys

Lot 8 - Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales

Lot 9 - Community Support for men in Thames Valley

Lot 10 - Community Support for men in Hampshire

Lot 11 - Community Support for men in Isle of Wight

Lot 12 - Community Support for men in Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire

Lot 13 - Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset

Lot 14 - Community Support for men in Kent

Lot 15 - Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex

Wave 2:

Lot 16 - Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

Lot 17 - Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

Lot 18 - Community Support for men in Staffordshire

Lot 19 - Community Support for men in Warwickshire, West Mercia

Lot 20 - Community Support for men in West Midlands

Lot 21 - Community Support for men in Humberside, North Yorkshire

Lot 22 - Community Support for men in South Yorkshire

Lot 23 - Community Support for men in West Yorkshire

Lot 24 - Community Support for men in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire

Lot 25 - Community Support for men in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk

Lot 26 - Community Support for men in London 26 and over

Lot 27 - Community Support for men in 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.

Co-commissioning:

The Funding Partner is not currently pursuing co-commissioning, but flexibility is retained to allow future contributions from other public bodies. Any additional funding would be managed by the Funding Partner, with services delivered in line with the existing specification and governed through appropriate contract and change control processes, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Total value (estimated)

£712,039,026 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

Description of possible extension:

Potential for multiple extensions up to 3 years.

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

This option to extend refers to the extension described in the "Description of extensions".

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

75231240 - Probation services

Contract locations

UK - United Kingdom

Lot constraints

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Highest total weighted score, including both quality and financial assessment.

Lot 1. Community Support for men in Cleveland

Description

Community Support for men in Cleveland :

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification . It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £13,710,573 excluding VAT.

Suppliers should note that the Funding Partner is currently undertaking an internal spending review. As a result, the funding allocated to this procurement lot may be subject to change prior to the award of the contract.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £13,710,573 excluding VAT and £17,977,628 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the North East Probation Region was held on July 31, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£13,710,573 excluding VAT
£16,452,687 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Community Support for men in Durham

Description

Community Support for men in Durham:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £21,359,692 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £21,359,692 excluding VAT and £24,511,597 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the North East Probation Region was held on July 31, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£21,359,692 excluding VAT
£25,631,630 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Community Support for men in Northumbria

Description

Community Support for men in Northumbria:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth 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 for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £18,828,043 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £18,828,043 excluding VAT and £25,924,750 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the North East Probation Region was held on July 31, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£18,828,043 excluding VAT
£22,593,651 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside

Description

Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £39,165,019 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £39,165,019 excluding VAT and £56,653,048 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the North West Probation Region was held on July 14, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£39,165,019 excluding VAT
£46,998,023 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5. Community Support for men in Cumbria

Description

Community Support for men in Cumbria:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £6,413,276 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £6,413,276 excluding VAT and £7,477,694 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the North West Probation Region was held on July 14, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£6,413,276 excluding VAT
£7,695,932 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 6. Community Support for men in Lancashire

Description

Community Support for men in Lancashire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £30,361,930 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £30,361,930 excluding VAT and £40,203,144 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the North West Probation Region was held on July 14, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£30,361,930 excluding VAT
£36,434,317 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 7. Community Support for men in North Wales, Dyfed-Powys

Description

Community Support for men in North Wales, Dyfed-Powys:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £17,910,178 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £17,910,178 excluding VAT and £23,631,587 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the Wales Probation Region was held on July 3, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£17,910,178 excluding VAT
£21,492,213 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 8. Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales

Description

Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £38,381,715 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £38,381,715 excluding VAT and £50,295,322 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the Wales Probation Region was held on July 3, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£38,381,715 excluding VAT
£46,058,058 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 9. Community Support for men in Thames Valley

Description

Community Support for men in Thames Valley:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £23,418,684 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £23,418,684 excluding VAT and £30,382,674 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the South Central Probation Region was held on July 15, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£23,418,684 excluding VAT
£28,102,421 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 10. Community Support for men in Hampshire

Description

Community Support for men in Hampshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £18,084,822 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £18,084,822 excluding VAT and £23,772,727 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the South Central Probation Region was held on July 15, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£18,084,822 excluding VAT
£21,701,787 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 11. Community Support for men in Isle of Wight

Description

Community Support for men in Isle of Wight:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £1,434,588 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £1,434,588 excluding VAT and £1,857,479 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the South Central Probation Region was held on July 15, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£1,434,588 excluding VAT
£1,721,506 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 12. Community Support for men in Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire

Description

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £25,935,635 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £25,935,635 excluding VAT and £36,584,351 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the South West Probation Region was held on July 23, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£25,935,635 excluding VAT
£31,122,762 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 13. Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset

Description

Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £23,951,470 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £23,951,470 excluding VAT and £30,823,516 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the South West Probation Region was held on July 23, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£23,951,470 excluding VAT
£28,741,764 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 14. Community Support for men in Kent

Description

Community Support for men in Kent:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £28,298,542 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £28,298,542 excluding VAT and £35,069,800 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the Kent, Sussex and Surrey Probation Region was held on July 31, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£28,298,542 excluding VAT
£33,958,250 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 15. Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex

Description

Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex:

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 Suppler, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £18,624,929 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £18,624,929 excluding VAT and £26,052,658 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Lot value (estimated)

£18,624,929 excluding VAT
£22,349,914 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 16. Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

Description

Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £37,249,388 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £37,249,388 excluding VAT and £47,034,402 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the East Midlands Probation Region was held on July 30, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£37,249,388 excluding VAT
£44,699,266 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 17. Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

Description

Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £25,307,193 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £25,307,193 excluding VAT and £31,683,052 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the East Midlands Probation Region was held on July 30, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£25,307,193 excluding VAT
£30,368,631 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 18. Community Support for men in Staffordshire

Description

Community Support for men in Staffordshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £31,978,499 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £31,978,499 excluding VAT and £36,087,064 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the West Midlands Probation Region was held on July 9, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£31,978,499 excluding VAT
£38,374,199 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 19. Community Support for men in Warwickshire, West Mercia

Description

Community Support for men in Warwickshire, West Mercia:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £22,836,761 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £22,836,761 excluding VAT and £28,385,299 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the West Midlands Probation Region was held on July 9, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£22,836,761 excluding VAT
£27,404,113 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 20. Community Support for men in West Midlands

Description

Community Support for men in West Midlands:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £33,352,568 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £33,352,568 excluding VAT and £46,756,739 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the West Midlands Probation Region was held on July 9, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£33,352,568 excluding VAT
£40,023,082 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 21. Community Support for men in Humberside, North Yorkshire

Description

Community Support for men in Humberside, North Yorkshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £16,613,812 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £16,613,812 excluding VAT and £23,811,780 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the Yorkshire and the Humber Probation Region was held on July 28, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£16,613,812 excluding VAT
£19,936,575 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 22. Community Support for men in South Yorkshire

Description

Community Support for men in South Yorkshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £18,143,947 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £18,143,947 excluding VAT and £25,066,169 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Lot value (estimated)

£18,143,947 excluding VAT
£21,772,736 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 23. Community Support for men in West Yorkshire

Description

Community Support for men in West Yorkshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £24,520,710 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £24,520,710 excluding VAT and £38,191,116 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Lot value (estimated)

£24,520,710 excluding VAT
£29,424,852 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 24. Community Support for men in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire

Description

Community Support for men in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £25,948,062 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £25,948,062 excluding VAT and £35,175,396 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the East of England Probation Region was held on July 22, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£25,948,062 excluding VAT
£31,137,675 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 25. Community Support for men in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk

Description

Community Support for men in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £26,732,386 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £26,732,386 excluding VAT and £36,841,039 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the East of England Probation Region was held on July 22, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£26,732,386 excluding VAT
£32,078,863 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 26. Community Support for men in London 26 and over

Description

Community Support for men in London 26 and over:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £95,096,681 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £95,096,681 excluding VAT and £123,582,259 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the London Probation Region was held on July 17, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£95,096,681 excluding VAT
£114,116,017 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 27. Community Support for men in London 18 - 25

Description

Community Support for men in London 18 - 25:

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 Supplier, who will undertake the role of Lead Delivery Partner, will be responsible for the delivery of all services in the specification. It is envisaged that to deliver the whole breadth of services, a supply chain may be utilised under the direction of the Supplier, who will instruct, engage and collaborate with a supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the required services.

Please note for the purposes of this Tender opportunity the Funding Partner will be awarding the lot based on £28,379,923 excluding VAT.

The Procurement lot is aimed to range between £28,379,923 excluding VAT and £36,880,940 excluding VAT but the Funding Partner reserves the right to award below the minimum and maximum values if the outcome of the spending review changes our position. The Funding Partner aims to not go below 13% of the lower value and any changes will be communicated at the appropriate time in the procurement.

Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for the London Probation Region was held on July 17, 2025.

Lot value (estimated)

£28,379,923 excluding VAT
£34,055,908 including VAT

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Lot 1. Community Support for men in Cleveland

Lot 2. Community Support for men in Durham

Lot 3. Community Support for men in Northumbria

Lot 4. Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside

Lot 5. Community Support for men in Cumbria

Lot 6. Community Support for men in Lancashire

Lot 7. Community Support for men in North Wales, Dyfed-Powys

Lot 8. Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales

Lot 9. Community Support for men in Thames Valley

Lot 10. Community Support for men in Hampshire

Lot 11. Community Support for men in Isle of Wight

Lot 12. Community Support for men in Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire

Lot 13. Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset

Lot 14. Community Support for men in Kent

Lot 15. Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex

Lot 16. Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

Lot 17. Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

Lot 18. Community Support for men in Staffordshire

Lot 19. Community Support for men in Warwickshire, West Mercia

Lot 20. Community Support for men in West Midlands

Lot 21. Community Support for men in Humberside, North Yorkshire

Lot 22. Community Support for men in South Yorkshire

Lot 23. Community Support for men in West Yorkshire

Lot 24. Community Support for men in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire

Lot 25. Community Support for men in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk

Lot 26. Community Support for men in London 26 and over

Lot 27. Community Support for men in London 18 - 25

The following is a high-level overview of what will be required from a legal and financial capacity for the CoP.

Exclusion Information:

The Supplier and their Associated Persons identified for this contract, must provide responses to a series of Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion questions as part of their core supplier information on Find a Tender (Central Digital Platform) this will be checked by the Funding Partner.

Financial Viability Risk Assessment (FVRA):

The Funding Partner will carry out an Assessment of the Supplier's and if applicable Associated Persons financial stability. Suppliers will be required to enter their financial information into the FVRA.

Parent Company Guarantee (PCG):

The Supplier must confirm if they have a Parent Company, if this is a yes then Suppliers will be required to have a (PCG) signed by the effective date (contract signature).

Insurance:

The Supplier must hold, or commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover as follows: Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, once the contract is awarded, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: a. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5,000,000 b. Third Party Public and Products Liability Insurance = £10,000,000 c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £5,000,000

Cyber Security:

Suppliers will need to confirm that they can obtain the following prior to the Start Date:

• Cyber Essential Plus

• IASME Cyber Assurance Level 2 or ISO27007 2022

Modern Slavery:

Supplier which are classed as a relevant commercial organisation as defined by section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 need to be compliant with the annual reporting requirements contained within Section 54 of the Act 2015. If you are classed as the relevant commercial organisation the Funding Partner will require you to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) , Ethical Declaration and Letter of Intent:

The Funding Partner will require Suppliers to have signed a NDA, Ethical Declaration and Letter of Intent (If applicable) at this stage.

Prompt Payment Question PPN 015:

This question only applies to contracts for contracts above £5 million per annum.

More information on all these question topics will be found in the PSQ guidance document on Jaggaer our e-sourcing platform.

Technical ability conditions of participation

Lot 1. Community Support for men in Cleveland

Lot 2. Community Support for men in Durham

Lot 3. Community Support for men in Northumbria

Lot 4. Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside

Lot 5. Community Support for men in Cumbria

Lot 6. Community Support for men in Lancashire

Lot 7. Community Support for men in North Wales, Dyfed-Powys

Lot 8. Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales

Lot 9. Community Support for men in Thames Valley

Lot 10. Community Support for men in Hampshire

Lot 11. Community Support for men in Isle of Wight

Lot 12. Community Support for men in Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire

Lot 13. Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset

Lot 14. Community Support for men in Kent

Lot 15. Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex

Lot 16. Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

Lot 17. Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

Lot 18. Community Support for men in Staffordshire

Lot 19. Community Support for men in Warwickshire, West Mercia

Lot 20. Community Support for men in West Midlands

Lot 21. Community Support for men in Humberside, North Yorkshire

Lot 22. Community Support for men in South Yorkshire

Lot 23. Community Support for men in West Yorkshire

Lot 24. Community Support for men in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire

Lot 25. Community Support for men in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk

Lot 26. Community Support for men in London 26 and over

Lot 27. Community Support for men in London 18 - 25

As part of the PSQ Suppliers will be required to answer the following three technical questions as part of the COP:

• Q1 - Give an example of where your organisation led rehabilitation services for people with multiple disadvantages. Explain how support was tailored to individuals, how outcomes were measured, and how this shows your ability to deliver similar person-centred services to the services to be provided under these contracts.

• Q2 - Can you provide examples of your experience in building and utilising strategic partnerships including third sector organisations, to deliver rehabilitative services.

• Q3 - Can you provide an example of your experience demonstrating how you have created employment opportunities for individuals with lived experience, supported their success, and incorporated their insights to enhance your service delivery model? 

More information on the evaluation criteria will be found in the Annexes which will be found in the attachment area of Jaggaer system our e-sourcing platform.

Submission

Enquiry deadline

6 October 2025, 1:00pm

Submission type

Requests to participate

Deadline for requests to participate

21 October 2025, 1:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

11 September 2026

Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name	Description	Type	Weighting
Delivery Model & Knowledge of the Local Landscape	Please note the questions are the same across the Lots, but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	22%
Partnerships	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	19%
Staff	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	12.5%
Flexibility	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	11%
Continuous Improvement	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	10.5%
Social Value	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	10%
Mobilisation	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	5%
Value for Money 1	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	3%
Value for Money 2	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	3%
Finance 1	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	2%
Finance 2	Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.	Quality	2%

Other information

Payment terms

Subject to the relevant provisions of the Contract, the Funding Partner will pay the Delivery Partner the Charges:

- before the end of the period of thirty (30) days beginning with the day on which an invoice is received by the Funding Partner in respect of the sum; or

- if later, by the date on which the payment falls due in accordance with the invoice,

subject to the invoice being verified by the Funding Partner as valid and undisputed; and

- in cleared funds using the payment method and details stated in the invoice or in the Award Form.

- A Delivery Partner invoice is only valid if it:

- includes the minimum required information set out in section 68(9) of the Procurement Act 2023;

- includes all appropriate references including this Agreement reference number and other details reasonably requested by the Funding Partner; and

- includes a detailed breakdown of delivered Services and Milestone(s) (if any).

The Delivery Partner will include a clause in all sub-contracts requiring payment of all sums due to Supply Chain Partners within no more than thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice received from a Supply Chain Partner.

The default requirement will be for the Delivery Partner to use the Funding Partners e-invoicing system.

All invoices will be paid in GBP by electronic transfer of funds to the bank account that the relevant Party has specified on its invoice.

Description of risks to contract performance

In line with Section 74 and Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, and recognising that this is a light touch contract, the Funding Partner has prepared a list of Known Risks which, at the time of publication, are accurate and relevant. These are available below:

Inflation - High CPI Impacting Contract Viability:

Unexpected increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) may significantly raise the cost of delivering contracted services, potentially rendering the contract financially unviable over time. This risk doesn't change the position and mechanism provided in the ITT and contract documentation and this method should be applied when modelling the solution and which may result in a change of scope and/or contract value.

Departmental Reprioritisation:

There is a risk that changes in government policy, ministerial priorities, or funding allocations particularly following a General Election, departmental restructuring, or HM Treasury spending reviews may significantly impact the delivery of probation services. This includes potential shifts in focus between custodial and community-based interventions, changes to the Integrated Offender Management (IOM), or the introduction of new rehabilitation programmes (e.g. through the Reducing Reoffending Delivery Plan), resulting in a change of scope and/or contract value.

Co-commissioning Mid-contract:

There is a strategic risk associated with the need to introduce co-commissioned services during the lifetime of the contract to maximise outcome for service users across multiple public sector organisations. The current commissioning may not be sufficiently flexible to accommodate new or evolving partnership arrangements once the contract is underway, resulting in a change of scope and/or contract value.

Applicable trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Special regime

Light touch

Competitive flexible procedure description

Contracts will be competed through a competitive flexible procedure, following a two--stage (optional third-stage) tender process of written tender responses.

Stage 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire:

The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) is a set of questions that a Supplier must satisfy to be able to go to the next stage of this procurement. These questions will relate to the Supplier's legal and financial capacity as well as their technical ability.

Suppliers will indicate which of the 27 lots they wish to be invited to tender for in this stage.

After outcome letters are issued, Suppliers who passed all of the PSQ stages will be invited to Stage 2.

Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender:

Suppliers who successfully pass Stage 1 PSQ shall be invited to Stage 2 ITT.

For this stage, the procurement process shall compete 27 separate Lots, which will result in a maximum total of 27 separate Contracts. The Lots shall be competed in two separate competition waves as outlined in the procurement description.

The tender documents shall contain quality questions, and a financial response template along with a draft contract, and associated schedules which require a written tender response for each Lot respectively.

Stage 3 - Preferred Supplier Stage: OPTIONAL STAGE ONLY.

Once all Suppliers have been notified of the intention to award for each respective Lot, the Funding Partner will determine whether a further stage, known as the Preferred Supplier Stage, will be enacted. This stage is not mandatory and may be enacted at the discretion of the Funding Partner. If enacted, the Preferred Supplier Stage will cover the following:

Contract Finalisation - ensure all contractual provisions are clearly understood and agreed in line with the terms set out in the procurement process.  

Mobilisation Planning - agree key activities, responsibilities and timelines ahead of commencement of the contract. 

Mitigating Reservations - the purpose of these discussions is to reduce, mitigate or remove the risk caused by reservations that may arise during the contract term. It is not permitted as part of these discussions to alter the bid in a material way that would have changed the result of the tender process.  

Contract Management Setup - Establishing governance, reporting requirements, data requirements, responsibilities and timelines for regular contract management activity.

Documents

Documents to be provided after the tender notice

The Funding Partner will be using its e-sourcing Portal known as Jaggaer to release all documents and communicate to the market.

Registration: The e-sourcing Portal is an online application that allows all Suppliers to create and submit their responses to any PSQ and Tenders via the internet.

Supplier's instructions to express an interest in this Tender:

1) Login to the Portal at: https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html with username and password;

2) Click the PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier);

3) Click on the relevant PSQ/ITT to access the content using the following: PSQ Code - PQQ_531 Project Code - prj_14564;

4) Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page. This will move the PSQ/ITT into your "My PQQs/My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only);

5) You can now access any attachments by clicking "Supplier Attachments" in the "PQQ details" box instructions on how to submit a Tender will be provided;

6) If you experience any technical problems, please e-mail esourcing@Justice.gov.uk;

7) In the event of system issues please contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk via telephone 0845 0100 132.

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

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Lot 1. Community Support for men in Cleveland

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Same for all lots

Lot 2. Community Support for men in Durham

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Same for all lots

Lot 3. Community Support for men in Northumbria

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Same for all lots

Lot 4. Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside

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Same for all lots

Lot 5. Community Support for men in Cumbria

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Same for all lots

Lot 6. Community Support for men in Lancashire

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Same for all lots

Lot 7. Community Support for men in North Wales, Dyfed-Powys

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Same for all lots

Lot 8. Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales

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Same for all lots

Lot 9. Community Support for men in Thames Valley

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Same for all lots

Lot 10. Community Support for men in Hampshire

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Same for all lots

Lot 11. Community Support for men in Isle of Wight

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Same for all lots

Lot 12. Community Support for men in Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire

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Same for all lots

Lot 13. Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset

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Same for all lots

Lot 14. Community Support for men in Kent

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Same for all lots

Lot 15. Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex

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Same for all lots

Lot 16. Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

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Same for all lots

Lot 17. Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

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