con_26721 - Finances, Benefits and Debt (FBD) in West Midlands Custody
Ministry of JusticeEstimated Value
£45,000 – £0
Deadline
19 October 2026
Published
2 November 2026
Type
services
At a glance
- Buyer
- Ministry of Justice
- Estimated value
- From £45,000
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026 (closed)
- Published
- 2 November 2026
- Location
- West Midlands
- Type
- Services
- CPV code
- 75231240 Probation services
- Contract ends
- 30 June 2027 (expect a re-tender before then)
- Likely incumbent
- Prison Advice & Care Trust (pact) (estimated from past awards)
- Published on
- Contracts Finder
Overview
The service will provide a delivery partner for the West Midlands Probation Service (WMPS). The partner will provide specialist financial advice and debt support services for people in prison. The service will support individuals experiencing financial difficulties, with the aim of reducing financial pressures on release and contributing to improved resettlement outcomes and reduced reoffending.
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Award Details
Ingeus UK Ltd
£45,000
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- Prison Operator Services - HMP Oakwood
Awarded to G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Limited, £502,000,000 · October 2026
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Prison Advice & Care Trust (pact)
1 contract wonlatest 1 Sept 2026
Prison Advice & Care Trust (pact) is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Ministry of JusticeKey Dates
Published
2 November 2026
Submission deadline
19 October 2026
Notice type
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