Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf9-0ea3-70ed-8d20-d2312ff4bbe2/independent-approved-premises-phase-two-probation-service-regions-provided-in closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Independent Approved Premises - Phase Two (Probation Service Regions provided in description) [Ministry of Justice](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-justice) Estimated value £30,670,000 Published 13 Jun 2024 Deadline Closed 14 Aug 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) as the contracting authority intends to commission at least 4 contracts to provide Independent Approved Premise (IAP) across located in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, Wales, West Midlands, East of England, South West, South Central and Kent Surrey & Sussex Probation Service Regions. Approved Premises (APs) provide a critical community-based service to accommodate and manage high risk individuals serving community sentences and on release from custody. Provision of accommodation on release is a key factor in reducing reoffending and supporting transition into the community whilst reducing the need for prison places. Independent Approved Premises (IAPs) are run by independent contracted organisations. The Authority will take a two-staged approach to awarding contracts across both Lots. Tenders will be awarded for individual properties, which must fall within the 15-35 bed spaces range. In Lot 1, the Authority will award multiple contracts (in order of ranking within that Lot) until 2 properties for Males and 1 property for Females is awarded. Concurrently, in Lot 2, the Authority will award a single tender for a Female property. The Authority will then rank the remaining Tenders from both Lots / regions together and award further contracts to the best ranked Tenders up to the Funding Envelope has been used. The earliest Contract Start Date will be from May 2025 subject to the fulfilment of any applicable conditions precedent. The contract Commencement Date will be 1st April 2026 following a period of mobilisation. The contract end date will be the 31st March 2030, with the option for the Authority to extend on the same terms for a further period of up to 12 months to 31st March 2031. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via [ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) Read full description ## CPV classification Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f28cfab1-c8c0-4645-8600-cabcc18187d3) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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