UK1 - Pipeline Notice The Primrose Service

Ministry of Justice

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: May 24, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Primary Healthcare and Social Work. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 601,477.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Launched in 2011, the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD) is a jointly funded partnership between HMPPS and the NHS in England and Wales. It is a long-term change programme that commissions treatment and support services nationally for individuals with some of the most complex mental health needs linked to their offending. Whilst a diagnosis is not required to access services, these needs are characterised as a ‘personality disorder’. Services for people within scope are delivered across prisons, Adult Secure Mental Health Services, and community settings. The OPD is not a single service, but a connected system of interventions, activities, training, and staff support.
The Primrose Service at HMP Low Newton provides therapeutic interventions for high and very high-risk women who screen into the OPD. The service is delivered on a non-residential basis and is currently commissioned through a service level agreement (SLA) that was established prior to the formal development of the OPD programme.
The Primrose Service offers up to 12 static places, alongside a small number of ‘dynamic non-residential’ (often understood as ‘outreach’) spaces, for women presenting with personality difficulties linked to risk. It operates a day treatment model within a custodial setting, allowing services to be responsive to individual need. A recent commissioning intentions report confirmed the ongoing need for the Primrose Service and expanded its remit and funding to include ‘dynamic non-residential’ support for women who would meet the service criteria but are unable to attend the day service.
The proposal is to award a five year contract, subject to funding.
Market engagement will be communicated through find a tender service in due course.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047952-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has issued 599 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 92 currently open and 423 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Security, Defense & Justice, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 6 countries including Japan, Rwanda, and Liberia. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047952-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Justice in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £601,477 - £601,477. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.