Provision of Community Accommodation Services Open Framework
Buyer: Ministry of Justice
Awarded to Penrose Options and 45 others. Estimated value: £2,011,000,000.
- Published
- 12 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £2,011,000,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice number
- 096236-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0585c2
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 98000000Other community, social and personal services
- 75231240Probation services
- 85311000Social work services with accommodation
- 75231200Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
Description
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is establishing a framework for the Community Accommodation Service (CAS) comprising of 4 lots, (the “Framework”). The Framework has been established in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 and will operate as a light touch open framework, allowing suppliers to be admitted at initial establishment and at planned reopening points. CAS provides temporary accommodation and associated support to individuals leaving custody or serving sentences in the community. The services support public protection, offender management and resettlement outcomes, including the prevention of homelessness on release from prison. CAS is not intended to provide settled accommodation or replace the statutory duties of local authorities. It operates as a bridge back into the community and is proportionate to the level of risk presented. Accommodation is the core service, with varying levels of support provided, depending on the service type. This Framework is the first in a series of light touch open framework agreements that will form the Authority’s open framework established under to section 49 of the PA 23 (the “Open Framework”). The Open Framework will o…
Lots (4)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | 98000000 Other community, social and personal services | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 | 98000000 Other community, social and personal services | — |
| 3 | Lot 3 | 98000000 Other community, social and personal services | — |
| 4 | Lot 4 | 98000000 Other community, social and personal services | — |
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Penrose Options | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| Big Life Centres | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| CENTENNIAL PROPERTY LIMITED | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| MEARS LIMITED | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| Major Commercial Property Ltd | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| Crown Lodge Accommodation Ltd | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| Housing Action Management Ltd | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| Nacro | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| Serco Limited | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
| SAI ARYAN PROPERTIES LIMITED | £1,244,000,000 | 26 August 2026 |
Official publications
- FTS · 096236-2026 · 12 October 2026
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