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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall and HMP Styal

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

30 Mar 2023 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Information, Advice, and Guidance provision at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall, and HMP Styal. The contract, valued at £493,894.40 GBP, falls under the Education and Training Services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on February 10, 2023. The contract period is set to run from May 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

Businesses in the Education and Training Services sector, particularly those providing information, advice, and guidance services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Justice is seeking suppliers under the DPS framework to cater to residents in the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, currently active, was granted to Acorn Training Ltd, indicating room for growth and partnership opportunities with the Ministry of Justice in delivering essential services within the prison education system.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall and HMP Styal

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall and HMP Styal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbff6ec2-bf5c-45df-a433-0298260d49af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5989fd51-752e-418b-a3d7-4d88eff0d2e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£493,894 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£493,894 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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