Award

Prison Video Link Booking Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 Aug 2025 at 13:49

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23 Feb 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Prison Video Link Booking Service," awarding the contract to Farsight Consulting Ltd. This tender, worth £3,000,000, focuses on designing, building, and delivering bespoke software, specifically video-conferencing equipment and related software maintenance. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, with locations spanning the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The process employed a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 23 February 2024, following the tender period end date on 31 October 2023, with the contract set to span from 24 January 2024 until 23 January 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, given the emphasis on bespoke software solutions in the video-conferencing sector. Companies with expertise in software development and maintenance, particularly those capable of catering to a wide geographical area, including international locations, would find this tender advantageous. The commitment to a selective procurement method also suggests potential future engagements through similar framework agreements, allowing adept businesses to streamline their processes and align closely with public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Prison Video Link Booking Service

Notice Description

Book a video link digital service: To design, build and deliver bespoke software and enhance the Book a video link digital service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2a8ade-89c9-4650-a10e-863ed2ac23f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2024 - 23 Jan 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccmdtechnologyanddigital@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARSIGHT CONSULTING

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