Community Support for Men

A Tender Notice
by MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£712M
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
26 Sep 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 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.

Lot Division

1 Community Support for men in Cleveland
  • Value: £14M

Community Support for men in Cleveland : … 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.

2 Community Support for men in Durham
  • Value: £21M

Community Support for men in Durham: … 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. 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 £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.

3 Community Support for men in Northumbria
  • Value: £19M

Community Support for men in Northumbria: … 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. 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 £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.

4 Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside
  • Value: £39M

Community Support for men in Cheshire, Merseyside: … 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. 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 £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.

5 Community Support for men in Cumbria
  • Value: £6M

Community Support for men in Cumbria: … 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. 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 £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.

6 Community Support for men in Lancashire
  • Value: £30M

Community Support for men in Lancashire: … 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. 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 £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.

7 Community Support for men in North Wales, Dyfed-Powys
  • Value: £18M

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

8 Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales
  • Value: £38M

Community Support for men in Gwent, South Wales: … 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. 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 £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.

9 Community Support for men in Thames Valley
  • Value: £23M

Community Support for men in Thames Valley: … 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. 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 £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.

10 Community Support for men in Hampshire
  • Value: £18M

Community Support for men in Hampshire: … 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. 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 £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.

11 Community Support for men in Isle of Wight
  • Value: £1M

Community Support for men in Isle of Wight: … 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. 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 £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.

12 Community Support for men in Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire
  • Value: £26M

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. 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 £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.

13 Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset
  • Value: £24M

Community Support for men in Devon and Cornwall, Dorset: … 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. 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 £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.

14 Community Support for men in Kent
  • Value: £28M

Community Support for men in Kent: … 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. 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 £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.

15 Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex
  • Value: £19M

Community Support for men in Surrey, Sussex: … 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. 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 £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. … 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 Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire
  • Value: £37M

Community Support for men in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire: … 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. 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 £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.

17 Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire
  • Value: £25M

Community Support for men in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire: … 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. 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 £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.

18 Community Support for men in Staffordshire
  • Value: £32M

Community Support for men in Staffordshire: … 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. 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 £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.

19 Community Support for men in Warwickshire, West Mercia
  • Value: £23M

Community Support for men in Warwickshire, West Mercia: … 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. 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 £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.

20 Community Support for men in West Midlands
  • Value: £33M

Community Support for men in West Midlands: … 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. 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 £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.

21 Community Support for men in Humberside, North Yorkshire
  • Value: £17M

Community Support for men in Humberside, North Yorkshire: … 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. 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 £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.

22 Community Support for men in South Yorkshire
  • Value: £18M

Community Support for men in South Yorkshire: … 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. 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 £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. … 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 Community Support for men in West Yorkshire
  • Value: £25M

Community Support for men in West Yorkshire: … 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. 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 £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. … 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 Community Support for men in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire
  • Value: £26M

Community Support for men in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire: … 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. 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 £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.

25 Community Support for men in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk
  • Value: £27M

Community Support for men in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk: … 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. 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 £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.

26 Community Support for men in London 26 and over
  • Value: £95M

Community Support for men in London 26 and over: … 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. 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 £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.

27 Community Support for men in London 18 – 25
  • Value: £28M

Community Support for men in London 18 – 25: … 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. 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 £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.

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 across the Lots, 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.
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.
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 services.

CPV Codes

  • 75231240 - Probation services

Indicators

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

Other Information

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Reference

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