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Screening & Assessment Tool Lot 1 Maths, English & Digital Skills

Ministry of Justice

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Screening & Assessment Tool Lot 1 Maths, English & Digital Skills" initiative under the Prisoner Education Service programme. This procurement falls under the educational software development service category and utilised an open procedure (above threshold). The contract, valued at £1,220,534, will serve various regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the Midlands, Yorkshire, and more. The procurement is in the award stage with key dates including the contract start on 1st June 2025 and its completion on 30th September 2029. This initiative aims to enhance educational outcomes in prisons by improving screening and assessment processes.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development, especially those with capabilities in creating digital tools for skills assessment. As it is open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), smaller businesses have a substantial opportunity to engage. The prevailing socio-economic context highlights the demand for innovative education solutions, making this a fitting project for companies looking to expand within the public sector. Businesses like large suppliers such as OneAdvanced Limited and SMEs like Do-IT Solutions Ltd, already involved, illustrate the breadth of potential participants that could benefit from engaging in similar opportunities to collaborate on enhancing national educational standards within the justice system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Screening & Assessment Tool Lot 1 Maths, English & Digital Skills

Notice Description

This notice outlines the award of Lot 1 Maths, English & Digital Skills of the Screening & Assessment Tool Procurement. The Prisoner Education Service (PES) programme is developing an innovative, integrated digital ecosystem that brings together a holistic prisoner view that informs planning, delivery and accountability. Effective Screening and Assessment (S&A) is at the core of this, ensuring that prisoner's education starting points and learning needs are identified from initial education induction, and inform their learner journey throughout their time in custody. This system will enable HMPPS to drive up standards, improve national consistency and outcomes across the estate, both in custody and in the community. To enable and support HMPPS ambition and realise the strategic decision for national education screening, we are procuring digital S&A tools for the Prison Education Service. The scope of which includes screening tools for English, Mathematics, Digital Skills, Reading, and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This award notice is for Lot 1 Maths, English & Digital Skills.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5852ed8c-3d3f-499d-9f50-0abb8f726c52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711df752-4613-48cb-8bd5-bacbc2e805a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,220,534 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,220,534 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
SW1H 9AJ
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Do-It Solutions Ltd

Advanced Business Software and Solutions

Further Information

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