Tender

Polygraph requirements

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Nov 2020 at 14:56

Planning

26 Oct 2020 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently inviting tenders for the "Polygraph requirements" project, which falls under the education and training services industry category. This active procurement process, following an open procedure above the threshold, is aimed at sourcing specialist polygraph training and equipment for staff within the Prison and Probation roles. The deadline for submitting requests to participate is set for 4th January 2021, with the contract duration expected to span four years from 20th March 2021, with potential one-year extensions available. The service will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and Wales, with a total estimated value of £1,600,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in polygraph training and quality assurance. Companies that provide technological solutions or training programmes for the criminal justice system will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is accessible to them, thereby enabling them to enhance their market presence and contribute to crucial training initiatives within the justice sector.

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Notice Title

Polygraph requirements

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice requires specialist polygraph training, quality assurance and purchasing of equipment, in order to support staff in both Prison and Probation roles. This training should provide staff members with the knowledge to use the polygraph instrument to the standard approved by the American Polygraph Association (APA) The Authority does not guarantee volumes and indicative volumes provided are subject to fluctuation, future policy change and budgetary constraints. The contract term will be four years, plus two, one-year extension options. The procurement documents are available and requests to participate must be submitted using the following link : https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eae81c41-ebbc-4d26-9e8e-0aeda565b1ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5a6e27-0fa8-497a-b795-dfe25a3e1dc2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2021 - 19 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementlearninganddevelopment@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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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