Award

VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 Certificate Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

28 Jun 2022 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) for the provision of the "VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice" and associated qualifications, classified under education and training services. This opportunity is located in the UK and has recently reached the award stage. The tender was initiated under a limited procurement method due to the urgent requirement for training qualifications critical to the MoJ's operations. The relevant contract was signed on 22nd May 2022, with a total value of £1,081,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for education and training providers, particularly those specialising in probation services and public sector training. Businesses that can offer tailored educational solutions and possess expertise in the probation sector will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With a ministerial commitment to recruit 1,500 PQIP learners annually, there is a clear demand for quality training services that this procurement directly addresses, making it an attractive prospect for competitive suppliers in this field.

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Notice Title

VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 Certificate Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

Notice Description

The Level 5 Diploma as part of the PQIP programme has been developed with staff from HMPPS/Probation Service and Higher Education Institutions to ensure it gives staff the relevant knowledge and experience in order to become qualified probation officers. The Level 3 Diploma qualification is designed to ensure that Probation Service Officers within the organisation have the relevant skills and knowledge for them to practice as Probation Service Officers in a range of settings across the organisation. The Level 3 Certificate also enables staff to complete qualifications in other roles that will benefit them when undertaking their original role or should they wish to progress within the organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

These qualifications support statutory guidance on recognised qualifications for Probation staff in England and Wales. The Probation Service has made a ministerial commitment to recruit 1500 PQIP learners per year. There are also a significant number of staff who have transferred to the Probation Service who require the VQ Level 3 qualification.

Procurement Information

This is an extremly urgent requirement and is critical to the MoJ and its users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034b6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,081,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charlotte.holden1@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

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

MINSTRY OF JUSTICE

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