In December 2006, the five Probation Areas (Services) in the SW agreed a regional approach to develop consistency in the way they intended to work with community based organisations, whether they be from the Voluntary or Private sector.

The website process provided an opportunity for potential providers to identify themselves, and provide South West Probation Areas with a better understanding of what those organisations could offer in relation to delivering a range of services to offenders.

The aim was also for those organisations registering to gain a better understanding of the approach being taken by the five South West Probation Areas and to get a sense of the range and type of work which may be subject to sub-contracting over the next twelve months and beyond. The feedback that has been obtained through the website process will influence the decision-making by South West Probation Areas in relation to the implementation of their sub-contracting plans.

Who could register?

We invited organisations from the private, voluntary and community sector to register their details against one or more of the advertised areas of service delivery. The process was open to all organisations with an interest in potentially providing one or more of the service delivery areas.

When?

This process is now closed. The deadline for completed forms was Friday 18th May 2007.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to register their organisation against one or more of the areas of service delivery. If you wish to view your completed form, select the View Forms tab at the top of the page (you will need to log in to the website first).

What happens next?

Following this process, the five South West Probation Areas (Services) are continuing their implementation of sub-contracting plans throughout the region, whether they are at regional, sub-regional, local or sub-local level. Updates on the process will be available here.

For further information, please refer to the FAQs.