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24 Feb 2023 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has issued a tender for the "Digital Content Innovation Fund" under a Light Touch Regime procedure. The procurement aims to provide education and training services targeting hard-to-reach prisoners through digital resources. The tender includes two lots: Lot 1 focuses on reading literacy content, while Lot 2 covers a range of other education topics. The total contract value is £1,750,000 GBP. Bidders have until 27th March 2023 to submit their bids electronically. The Ministry of Justice in London is the buying organisation for this opportunity.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services to engage with delivering digital content for prisoner education. Bidders capable of producing engaging and innovative digital resources aligned with the outlined education goals would be well-suited for this opportunity. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, offering businesses a chance to participate in a competitive open procedure to secure a contract with a duration of up to 24 months, as outlined by the Ministry of Justice.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Content Innovation Fund

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for Bidders who can: * Provide hard to reach prisoners with increased education skills via digital content Applicable to both Lots. Digital resources which provide evidence of the skills/knowledge that a learner has learnt by interacting with the content A selection of content which contributes to a more engaging and agile way of delivering education digitally Provide solutions which could help prisoners to engage in education independently from their cells as well as in formal classroom settings. A selection of content which contributes to a more engaging and agile way of delivering education digitally Provide digital content which makes use of innovative techniques like those used in mainstream Further Education, such as gamification, to drive engagement from learners who would not usually engage in traditional forms of education.

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 - Reading - Digital Literacy Content

Lot 1: to provide high-quality digital resources which teach learners the skills to read, and which teaches the skills needed to help other people learn to read which will allow learners in prison the opportunity to improve their reading capabilities digitally

Lot Lot 2 - Other Education Digital Content

Lot 2: to provide high-quality digital content for a range of subjects and topics which provide learners the opportunity to improve their skills and/or knowledge. The range of subjects will not be specified but should be agreed between the buyer and the supplier and should be focused away from core provision (English & maths) on other areas of education, skills and work and should not duplicate existing content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03abde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005582-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Authority reserves the right to extend this contract for a maximum of 24 months.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
TLD6 Cheshire, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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