How to win: Provision of Community Accommodation Services

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This notice is published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 as a Planned Procurement Notice (UK3). It provides advance notice that the Ministry of Justice intends to establish an open framework using the open procedure for the future procurement of Community Accommodation Services (CAS), ahead of the publication of a tender notice. CAS provides temporary accommodation and associated support for individuals leaving custody or serving sentences in the community. The service supports public protection, offender management, and resettlement outcomes, including the prevention of homelessness on release. 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, proportionate to the level of risk presented. Accommodation is the core service, with varying levels of support depending on service type. The current service configuration, which remains subject to future change, is as follows: • CAS1 – Approved Premises are 24hour staffed community residences that provide temporary accommodation and close monitoring for high-risk prison leavers and people on probation. • CAS2 – Community ac

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