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Medway annex to HMP Rochester provision of in-cell PinPhones in response to COVID-19

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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11 May 2023 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of in-cell PinPhones at Medway annex to HMP Rochester in response to COVID-19. The procurement process was a single tender action below threshold, with a contract value of £73,320. The contract was awarded to Unify Business Solutions Ltd. The contract period started on May 15, 2020, and ended on March 31, 2021.

This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Justice presents a chance for businesses in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry category. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability factor outlined in the tender. The direct procurement method used indicates a specific targeted approach rather than an open competitive process, creating a niche opportunity for eligible suppliers.

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Notice Title

Medway annex to HMP Rochester provision of in-cell PinPhones in response to COVID-19

Notice Description

Medway annex to HMP Rochester provision of in-cell PinPhones in response to COVID-19

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78d40794-b74e-4f08-bdec-40801f927c8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1808e79d-8bc5-406c-babd-b89b47de433e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

UNIFY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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