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Screening & Assessment Tool Lot 3 Additional Learning Needs

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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09 May 2025 at 13:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described in this document involves the Ministry of Justice, which has awarded a contract for Lot 3 – Additional Learning Needs of the Screening & Assessment Tool to Do-IT Solutions Ltd. This project, part of the Prisoner Education Service initiative, focuses on developing an educational software solution to enhance educational assessments for prisoners across the United Kingdom. The contract, having gone through the open procedure above threshold, is now at the award stage and is valued at £2,476,399. The procurement, classified under "Educational software development services," covers multiple regions including London, the North East, and the South West of England. The contract period spans from 10 April 2025 to 30 September 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for technology firms, especially those focusing on educational software, to contribute to enhancing learning outcomes for prisoners. Companies specializing in digital solutions, particularly those certified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), will find the scope of the project conducive to showcasing their innovations in the field of educational technology. The Ministry of Justice's emphasis on national educational screening presents a chance for such entities to position themselves as key players in public sector education reforms. This opportunity is well-suited for enterprises seeking to expand their footprint in the development of digital educational tools and services tailored to institutional needs across diverse regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Screening & Assessment Tool Lot 3 Additional Learning Needs

Notice Description

This notice outlines the award of Lot 3 Additional Learning Needs of the Screening & Assessment Tool Procurement. The Prisoner Education Service (PES) programme is developing an innovative, integrated digital ecosystem that brings together a holistic prisoner view that informs planning, delivery and accountability. Effective Screening and Assessment (S&A) is at the core of this, ensuring that prisoner's education starting points and learning needs are identified from initial education induction, and inform their learner journey throughout their time in custody. This system will enable HMPPS to drive up standards, improve national consistency and outcomes across the estate, both in custody and in the community. To enable and support HMPPS ambition and realise the strategic decision for national education screening, we are procuring digital S&A tools for the Prison Education Service. The scope of which includes screening tools for English, Mathematics, Digital Skills, Reading, and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This award notice is for Lot 3: Additional Learning Needs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4e7775d-3a8e-4a49-a42d-7493f82cc5a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2632ebdf-ae01-4e03-8ad3-449705aef9d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,476,399 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,476,399 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
pes-screeningandassessment@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DO-IT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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