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Due to a technical system issue, multiple UK4 Notices were published for this procurement (Community Support for Men) in error.  This UK12 Notice is being published to rectify this.
For the correct UK4 Notice please use:
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fa05
Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-064066
FTS link: Community Support for Men - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064066-2025

title: Community Support for men in Cleveland

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

description: Potential for multiple extensions up to 3 years.

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.
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.
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.

name: Delivery Model & Knowledge of the Local Landscape

description: 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

description: Please note the questions are the same in the main but there are amendments for two regions that will not buy in-housing services.

description:
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.

description:
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.

description: All Suppliers who pass the relevant requirements of the PSQ in respect of a particular lot will be invited to tender in respect of that lot.

title: 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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

title: 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.
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.
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.
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.

title: 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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

title: 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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

title: 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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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title: Community Support for Men

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accessDetails:
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.

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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.

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

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOTICE IS LINKED TO THE PREVIOUS UK3 PLANNED PROCUREMENT NOTICE - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059267-2025
PROCUREMENT ID (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fa05
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.

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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.

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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.

Ministry of Justice

description: Public authority - central government