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National Prison Radio Services for HMPPS Digital Hub

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of National Prison Radio (NPR) services for HMPPS Digital Hub. The contract involves licensing for NPR programmes for broadcast on In-Cell technology in 21 Public Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions in England and Wales. The contract value is £348,000, with a contract period running from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2026. This tender, classified under Radio stations and News-agency services, was conducted using a selective procurement method.

This opportunity to provide National Prison Radio services presents a chance for businesses in the radio broadcasting and news-agency services sector to expand their operations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation is based in London, England. The tender concluded on 31st October 2022, and the contract commenced on 1st November 2022, creating a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration in the specified industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Prison Radio Services for HMPPS Digital Hub

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85b7701a-aa61-41f7-9de6-02eff349f838
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51d80a0-a558-4437-8d71-36463ca5a9f2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

32344230 - Radio stations

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 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
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISON RADIO ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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