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Market Engagement for the provision of provision of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons

Ministry of Justice

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04 Jul 2022 at 17:02

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement for an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment intended for use in UK prisons, aimed at enhancing in-cell learning as per the Prisons Strategy White Paper. This market engagement exercise seeks feedback from suppliers on potential solutions to address security and operational challenges unique to the prison environment. Interested suppliers can register their interest by emailing the Ministry at ccmd-dandtsupplierinbox@justice.gov.uk, with further engagement opportunities expected to take place around 10 October 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in educational technology, software development, and consulting services. Companies that can deliver innovative offline and online educational solutions tailored to meet stringent security requirements would be especially competitive. Suppliers should have capabilities to provide personalised and inclusive learning environments that integrate learning analytics and operational management tools, thereby addressing the unique needs of both prison and community settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for the provision of provision of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons

Notice Description

Her Majesty's Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is in the early stages of preparing to initiate a procurement process for the provision of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Within the Prisons Strategy White Paper, HMPPS/MoJ have committed to increase the use of digital laptops to support in-cell learning. Due to the unique security and operational requirements of prisons, along with a requirement for devices to be 'offline' and function fully as independent learning platforms, we are seeking to explore with the market what solutions may exist to this challenge. An online version could also be made available within normal learning environment Potential suppliers should aim to demonstrate their products against the following specification. The Visual Learning Environment must as minimum meet the following requirements. * Be available both online and offline with the ability to synchronise the information between the two solutions. * Currently used in the community within an education setting * Enable the management and deployment of off-line content in multiple formats - as minimum but not limited too - H5P, EPUB, HTML5, MP3 and 4, video formats. * Store locally on the up to 200gb of learning materials off-line with the ability to deploy that material without being connected to the internet. * Be available both within the prison and the community with an individuals' information able to be accessed in both locations. * Access to the Visual Learning Environment must be personalised. Secure log-in management must be available on-line and off-line. * Incorporate learning analytics of on-line and off-line usage. * Synchronise the off-line, on-line materials and analytics for a smooth transition through the gate from prison into the community. * Meet HMPPS security requirements and pass a security penetration test against HMPPS standards. * Enable staff to create learning materials. * Give access to multiple user groups including those with neurodiversity needs. Must be fully inclusive. Supplementary service requirements * Text editing software (eg Word, Google Docs) (must be available/accessible from the visual learning environment) * Number solution software (eg Excel, Google numbers) (must be available/accessible from the visual learning environment) * Presentation software (eg PowerPoint, Google presentation) (must be available/accessible from the visual learning environment) * Further details on how to respond to this Notice are provided in the additional information section. Structure for the engagement The technical day will be structured to enable potential providers to demonstrate their visual learning environment to a group of technical and programme staff from Her Majesties Prison Service. The demonstration will be directly with a single provider per slot and will not involve other providers or delivered within a group setting. The presentations will inform the decision-making process to ascertain the best visual learning environment for the delivery of learning within learning skill and work. Questions will be asked by the staff groups where required to better understand the limitations of the system being demonstrated. As part of the demonstration the providers will give an indicative cost for 25,000, 50,000, 75,000 and 100,000 users per year. Additional information: As set out above, the purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to seek feedback and interest from suppliers for a possible future procurement of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons. The expectation of the Authority is that this market engagement exercise enables us to gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions. Inter

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018216-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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