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Prison Education - Common Awarding Organisations - Lot 2: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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12 Sep 2023 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for Prison Education - Common Awarding Organisations - Lot 2: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The contracting process was conducted through a direct procurement method using a single tender action. The contract period spans from 1st August 2023 to 31st March 2025. The buying organisation, Ministry of Justice, is based in London, England. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is aimed at justice services, prison services, and education and training services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in education and training services related to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suitable for participation. Companies interested in providing awarded qualifications for adult prisons across England can leverage this contract to grow their operations. The deadline for the tender period is 20th February 2023, with the contract already active as of 13th February 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Education - Common Awarding Organisations - Lot 2: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Notice Description

Awarding organisations for qualifications will be used in adult prisons across England for seven specified curriculum areas. The use of these qualifications will be mandatory for the education providers appointed through the separate procurement processes when delivering learning in specified seven curriculum areas. The contract was original awarded by the undertaking of a services concessions contracts complying with the Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586e8db0-ba88-4c21-a679-aaf4fd8dfcca
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
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75231230 - Prison services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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

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

GATEWAY QUALIFICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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