Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
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Award of Prisoner Family and Significant Other Support Services Contracts by Ministry of Justice

Awarded 30 Sep 2022

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Awarded30 Sep 2022
Value£43,579,711.59
SupplierBarnardo Services Limited,G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Limited,Jigsaw Visitors Centre,Lincolnshire Action Trust,NEPACS,Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT),Partners of Prisoners and Family Support Group,Spurgeons,Ormiston Families
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 11mo5y term, 82% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2022Expires 29 Sept 2027

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The Ministry of Justice awarded 50 contracts to Barnardo Services Limited, G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Limited, Jigsaw Visitors Centre, Lincolnshire Action Trust, NEPACS, Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT), and Partners of Prisoners and Family Support for prisoner, family, and significant other support services across 101 prisons in England and Wales.

The contracts, valued at £43,579,711.59, cover visit room refreshments, visit play, meet and greet, family engagement and advice, visit enrichment activities, support for secure video calls, and services for prisoners without family or significant other contact.

These services support prisoners' right to family life and rehabilitation by encouraging meaningful family ties and community links.

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