Award

Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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21 Jul 2022 at 08:00

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31 May 2022 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester, classified under prison services. This procurement process utilised a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract is valued at £252,304.86 and spans from 1st July 2022 to 31st March 2025. The initiative progressed through the planning and tender stages, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022. The location for service delivery includes HMP Rochester, which is situated in the postal code area ME1 3QS.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing library and educational services within correctional settings. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar services and possess an understanding of the specific needs of the prison environment will be well-placed to compete for future tenders in this area, potentially fostering growth through continued collaboration with public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester

Notice Description

Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8867e008-5150-4d2d-afcc-65f2aab864ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bb7e09-13ee-4b6d-9227-cbe9ca0347d5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,304 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,304 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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

MEDWAY COUNCIL

Further Information

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