The Provision of Agency Operational Workers for the Probation Service
Ministry of Justice and HMPPS need a supplier or suppliers to provide temporary qualified probation operational workers across England and Wales to cover absences, peaks in demand, and gaps pending permanent recruitment. Roles include Probation Officers, Senior Probation Officers, Probation Services Officers, Victim Liaison Officers, and Unpaid Work Supervisors.
- Closed17 April 2026
- Value£122m
- BuyerMinistry of Justice
- Whereprisons, courts, probation delivery units, approved premises, council buildings and police stations across England and Wales
- CategoryBusiness & professional services
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you can source, vet and deploy qualified probation workers across multiple regions in England and Wales, with capacity to handle fluctuating demand and security-cleared recruitment
You'll need
- Probation Officers must hold relevant qualification for role
- Senior Probation Officers must hold relevant qualification for role
- All candidates subject to security and identity checks
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
- it needs coverage across the whole UK