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Provision of 1500 Coracle In Cell Solution Managed service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of a managed service involving 1,500 Coracle online solutions, aimed at enhancing prison education across 35 sites. This contract, classified under the Educational Software Package (CPV Code 48190000), covers numerous regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 14th February 2023, with the contract beginning on 15th February 2023 and set to end on 14th February 2026. The total contract value awarded was £4,957,540, although it was initially listed at £2,714,250, reflecting a significant increase in scope or scale.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational software and technological solutions tailored to the education sector, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses can take advantage of the expected infrastructure and support requirements necessary to implement and maintain the specified educational services across numerous sites. With the Ministry of Justice as the buyer and Coracle Online Ltd, a large-scale supplier, handling the service delivery, this contract underscores the potential for further expansion and collaboration within the public sector's educational framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 1500 Coracle In Cell Solution Managed service

Notice Description

Provision of 1500 coracle online managed service for Prison education across 35 sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3070d99b-5cae-4a0c-a58a-5cb02ed0a80d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63779d4-ca75-4fb4-b259-731687f204a3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,957,540 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,714,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2026 3-4 years
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
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORACLE ONLINE

Further Information

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