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PEDPS Contract 17385 HES Prison Group IAG 2020-2021

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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05 Feb 2020 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PEDPS Contract 17385 HES Prison Group IAG 2020-2021," was conducted by the Ministry of Justice in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the education and training services category and was awarded to The Forward Trust. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, with the award announced on 31st January 2020. Interested parties had until 3rd January 2020 to submit their proposals, signalling a concise submission window.

This opportunity could spur business growth for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on delivering training and employment support within the prison system. Companies that offer tailored guidance, career advice, and digital training platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract emphasizes the importance of continuity of service and collaboration with various agencies. Furthermore, suppliers should be capable of meeting high standards of equality and confidentiality to align with the Ministry of Justice's objectives of reducing reoffending rates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PEDPS Contract 17385 HES Prison Group IAG 2020-2021

Notice Description

The IAG service will provide accurate and impartial information, advice and guidance to help prisoners make decisions on their journey through their sentence. It will provide guidance on the learning, training and work opportunities available whilst in custody and upon release. The key outcomes of the service are expected to reduce reoffending by: - Supply a service which is confidential to the individual, and which meets the highest standards of equality of opportunity. - Alignment of prisoners PLP (Personal Learning Plan) & individual learning whilst in custody. - Supporting and advocating basic English and Mathematics development. - Provide accurate and impartial information, advice and guidance to both prisoners and potential employers about the education courses, qualifications and training services provided within the Prison. - Provide a service that conforms to the standards laid down by Matrix. Staff will be qualified to at least a level 3 award in careers information, advice and guidance. - Transferring individuals to the through the gate National Careers Service in community to ensure continuity of service on release and to support their progression into learning and employment - Providing continuity of Service Inspiration, Employer Engagement activity for prisoners whilst in custody and on release to aid their progression opportunities - Suppliers will be expected to use digital platforms to enhance the learner's experience, i.e. use of the Virtual Campus, Passport 2 Employment, Gov.uk. - Suppliers will also be expected to work closely with other services and agencies including DWP Work Coach, CFO3 providers, New Futures Network Employment Brokers, CRC's etc. - Suppliers will need to be able to offer a bespoke service aligned with the needs according to the role of each of the prisons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e767b38-6b25-40b8-9ba1-73f69dff0f08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e6c717-875a-4162-b284-f420e8f8f0d2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£427,744 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£427,744 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FORWARD TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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