Award

Prison Radio for HMPPS Digital Prisons

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is seeking services under the title "Prison Radio for HMPPS Digital Prisons," focusing on news-agency services and valued at £134,000. This procurement process is complete, having been awarded following a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, which covers the licensing and administration of National Prison Radio (NPR) programmes across up to 21 public prisons and Young Offenders Institutions in England and Wales, has a contract period from 1st November 2020 to 31st October 2022. The procurement details were published on 8th November 2021, marking the award of this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the broadcasting and media industry, particularly those with experience in providing digital content and licensing services. Companies that specialise in creating or distributing audio programmes tailored for prison environments, as well as those with capabilities in managing commercial music licensing, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders related to prison radio services. Participation in similar contracts can enhance visibility and growth prospects within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Prison Radio for HMPPS Digital Prisons

Notice Description

The provision of licensing for National Prison Radio (NPR) programmes for broadcast on In-Cell technology, including 20 weekly programmes, podcasts and administration of any relevant commercial music licencing, for up to 21 Public Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions in England and Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bb42e35-7bb9-4926-8651-a9ffa92d1433
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce1f491-2f42-4f10-8e07-a68cc30ea80e
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 1-2 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
abby.brown@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISON RADIO ASSOCIATION

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7bb42e35-7bb9-4926-8651-a9ffa92d1433-2021-11-08T14:35:10Z",
    "date": "2021-11-08T14:35:10Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7bb42e35-7bb9-4926-8651-a9ffa92d1433",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_253848/1012172",
        "title": "Prison Radio for HMPPS Digital Prisons",
        "description": "The provision of licensing for National Prison Radio (NPR) programmes for broadcast on In-Cell technology, including 20 weekly programmes, podcasts and administration of any relevant commercial music licencing, for up to 21 Public Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions in England and Wales.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "92400000",
            "description": "News-agency services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 134000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-06-11T11:59:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-11-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2022-10-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-186833",
            "name": "Ministry of Justice",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Justice"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Commercial & Contract Management Division,10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E14 4PU",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "abby.brown@justice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05571624",
            "name": "Prison Radio Association",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Prison Radio Association",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05571624"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1BE, United Kingdom"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-186833",
        "name": "Ministry of Justice"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7bb42e35-7bb9-4926-8651-a9ffa92d1433-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2020-11-01T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-11-08T14:35:10Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 134000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-05571624",
                    "name": "Prison Radio Association"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2020-11-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2022-10-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce1f491-2f42-4f10-8e07-a68cc30ea80e",
                    "datePublished": "2021-11-08T14:35:10Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/566f3918-b4c2-416b-9460-628a1fe61e56",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}