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In-Cell Learning (Wales)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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30 Aug 2023 at 12:37

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31 Mar 2023 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for an in-cell learning solution in Wales, valued at £356,000. The tender, named "In-Cell Learning (Wales)", falls under the category of Educational Equipment. The contract, with a start date of March 1, 2023, and an end date of February 29, 2024, was awarded using the procurement method of Direct Award. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on February 28, 2023.

This public procurement contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in providing educational equipment to the Ministry of Justice. Companies well-suited for this tender are those offering in-cell learning solutions and related services for vulnerable prisoners and reluctant learners. The contract, awarded to PeoplePlus, can be a beneficial opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to prisoner education and rehabilitation programmes.

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Notice Title

In-Cell Learning (Wales)

Notice Description

The prisons require an in-cell learning solution which will support vulnerable prisoners and encourage reluctant learners to engage with work which will upskill them to reach their potential and access employment opportunities or further learning upon release from custody. The solution includes adapted resources / content for speakers of other languages and for those with learning difficulties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f36315c2-ed33-4a81-991a-9aeddea6bf1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9be1487-bfa2-428c-8ba5-8fe7f6a7ffb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£356,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 9AJ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLEPLUS

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