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Building Choices Evaluation: Prison Themed Projects

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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11 Aug 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Building Choices Evaluation: Prison Themed Projects" was conducted by the Ministry of Justice, located in London, England. Classified under the industry category of "Research services," this contract is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has now progressed to the Award stage as of 11th August 2025. The contract commenced on 8th August 2025 and will continue until 31st May 2026. The project involves qualitative research services focusing on high-priority population cohorts in prisons, with a budget allocation of £109,895.29. The services will be provided across diverse geographic locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), evidenced by the successful bid from TONIC Consultants Limited, which is an SME supplier. Businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in qualitative evaluation within the criminal justice sector, stand to benefit greatly. Organisations that can deliver high-quality insights and analysis for government programmes would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in these public sector contracts not only bolsters business growth but also enhances the service provider's portfolio and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Building Choices Evaluation: Prison Themed Projects

Notice Description

Qualitative research services to understand the delivery of the Building Choices programme to high priority prison-based participant cohorts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50111eee-06eb-4887-a5a1-7b6a28aba9c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0119eba-8f33-44fb-96c7-0964259d2e35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,895 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,895 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

TONIC CONSULTANTS

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