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CIAG - Lot 3

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Dec 2024 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "CIAG - Lot 3" contract, focusing on Careers Information Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services. This procurement is part of the new Prisoner Education Service (PES) initiative, which aims to improve education, skills, and work opportunities for prisoners. The contract, valued at £2,238,875, was awarded to Career Connect, with services set to commence on 9th December 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract targets the North East region of the United Kingdom and aligns with CPV category 75231200 (Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals). Key dates include the tender period ending on 19th December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory and guidance services, particularly those with experience working with prisoner rehabilitation and education. The CIAG services will help prisoners set and achieve career goals, thereby reducing reoffending rates and preparing individuals for employment upon release. SMEs and VCSEs that offer high-quality, impartial CIAG services will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to social outcomes and potentially expand their contract portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CIAG - Lot 3

Notice Description

Careers Information Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services. HMPPS is committed to delivering a new and transformed Prisoner Education Service (PES) that increases the focus on Education, Skills and Work (ESW) within prisons and supports prisoners to improve their prospects for work on release. The PES Programme will focus on the following three overarching strategic priorities: - improving the numeracy and literacy of all prisoners who need it; - incentivising prisoners to improve their qualifications and skills to increase their prospects of finding work on release; and - ensuring that Governors and their teams have the knowledge, tools, support and accountabilities that they need to lead this work. The provision of an impartial and high-quality Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Service is fundamental to achieving our vision and our aims. The vision of PES is that everyone of working age and able to work should leave prison prepared for employment or further education and training. The new CIAG Service will contribute to reducing reoffending by supporting prisoners from induction to release identifying career aspirations, setting education, skills and work-related goals, and supporting prisoners to achieve their aspirations upon release. The new CIAG contracts offer prisoners a high quality and impartial CIAG Service. The new CIAG contracts shall replace the current CIAG services commissioned via the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (PEDPS). The CIAG Service is being procured separately to Core Education Provision This procurement will cover the provision of CIAG services in all prisons managed by HMPPS in England, with the exception of four prisons managed by private operators in England The procurement comprised eleven regional lots. Service delivery under the Contracts will commence on the 1st April 2025. " Additional information: Redacted contract attached

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-faec8a5a-efda-49d1-8118-61795e6a34a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3182a9d0-1668-42d9-a42b-fd3d363144f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,238,875 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,238,875 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
Jenny Jackson
Contact Email
jenny.jackson1@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)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREER CONNECT

Further Information

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