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Prison Education Service Programme - Digital Education Platform - Integration Competency Centre

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London, is advancing a crucial project titled "Prison Education Service Programme - Digital Education Platform - Integration Competency Centre." This project is classified under helpdesk and support services within the services industry category and involves a wide geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete with the contract being awarded on 4th April 2025, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial tender period concluded on 28th March 2025, with the contract period set from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract, valued at £968,202, was awarded to Through Technology Limited, an SME, highlighting the Ministry of Justice's openness to small business participation. Companies specialising in digital education platform services, integration competency, or helpdesk and support services stand to gain significantly from such contracts, especially those experienced in handling expansive, multi-regional projects. The procurement method underscores the importance of being part of a framework agreement to participate in such opportunities, making it essential for businesses aiming to expand in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Prison Education Service Programme - Digital Education Platform - Integration Competency Centre

Notice Description

Integration Competency Centre service to support the MoJ Prison Education Service Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffa8f727-42ac-42cb-bb89-d0d10320b0f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a633109-4e8c-4e75-914a-8a160fc707c2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£968,202 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
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

THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

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