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Prison Based Social Workers 2026

Ministry of Justice · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Justice has announced plans to buy care work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,569,440 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 44 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

HMPPS Women’s Group is seeking a supplier capable of delivering a high-quality, trauma-informed, gender-responsive and professionally supervised social work service that contributes to improved outcomes for women, children and families. The service forms part of HMPPS Women’s Group's wider commitment to improving outcomes for women in custody, strengthening family ties, supporting child welfare, promoting the best interests of the child, and reducing the intergenerational impact of offending.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 106928-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of JusticeLast 12 months

Procurements

361

Awards

280

Suppliers it has used most for care

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From notice 106928-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.