Rehabilitative Services for men in prison or the community

A Prior Information Notice
by MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£712M
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
08 Aug 2025
Delivery
01 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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.

Lot Division

1 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cleveland
  • Value: £14M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cleveland: … 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. … 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
2 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Durham
  • Value: £21M

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. … 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.
3 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Northumbria
  • Value: £19M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Northumbria: … 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. … Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity.
4 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cheshire, Merseyside
  • Value: £39M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cheshire, Merseyside: … 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. … 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.
5 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cumbria
  • Value: £6M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Cumbria: … 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. … 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.
6 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Lancashire
  • Value: £30M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Lancashire: … 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. … 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.
7 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for North Wales, Dyfed-Powys
  • Value: £18M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for North Wales, Dyfed-Powys: … 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. … 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.
8 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Gwent, South Wales
  • Value: £38M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Gwent, South Wales: … 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. … 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.
9 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Thames Valley
  • Value: £23M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Thames Valley: … 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. … 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.
10 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Hampshire
  • Value: £18M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Hampshire: … 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. … Each probation region hosted their own market engagement events in July 2025 as part of the wider engagement activity. The event for t
11 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Isle of Wight
  • Value: £1M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Isle of Wight: … 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. … 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
12 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire
  • Value: £26M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire: … 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. … 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.
13 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset
  • Value: £24M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset: … 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. … 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.
14 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Kent
  • Value: £28M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Kent: … 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. … 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
15 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Surrey, Sussex
  • Value: £19M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset: … 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. … 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
16 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire
  • Value: £37M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire: … 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. … 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.
17 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Leicestershire, Lincolnshire
  • Value: £25M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Leicestershire, Lincolnshire: … 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. … 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.
18 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Staffordshire
  • Value: £32M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Staffordshire: … 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. … 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.
19 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Warwickshire, West Mercia
  • Value: £23M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Warwickshire, West Mercia: … 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. … 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.
20 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for West Midlands
  • Value: £33M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for West Midlands: … 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. … 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
21 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Humberside, North Yorkshire
  • Value: £17M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Humberside, North Yorkshire: … 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. … 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
22 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for South Yorkshire
  • Value: £18M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for South Yorkshire: … 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. … 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.
23 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for West Yorkshire
  • Value: £25M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for West Yorkshire: … 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. … 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.
24 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire
  • Value: £26M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire: … 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. … 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.
25 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk
  • Value: £27M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk: … 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. … 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.
26 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for London 26 and over
  • Value: £95M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for London 26 and over: … 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. … 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.
27 Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for London 18 – 25
  • Value: £28M

Commissioned Rehabilitative Services for London 18 – 25: … 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. … 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

Renewal Options

Potential for multiple extensions up to 3 years.

Award Criteria

Delivery Model & Knowledge of the Local Landscape Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 service.
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 service.

CPV Codes

  • 75231240 - Probation services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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