Tender

Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jan 2024 at 15:36

Planning

17 May 2023 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is inviting Bidders to participate in a public procurement process for the provision of Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services. The opportunity covers provision of Maths, English, Digital Skills, Reading, and English as a Second Language (ESOL) and Additional Learning Needs for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The procurement is split into 4 lots with a total value of £9,807,952. The tender deadline for bid submission is on February 16, 2024, with an award period starting on March 15, 2024.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in Educational software development services to compete. The tender is at the active stage and follows an open procurement method. Businesses providing software-related services and educational packages tailored for prisoners can find this tender especially relevant. The contracting authority, Ministry of Justice, is the buying organization handling this process. For potential suppliers, understanding the needs outlined in the tender for adult education services within prisons will be key to successful engagement in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Authority invites Bidders to take part in this public procurement process for the provision of Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services, covering provision of Maths, English, Digital Skills and Reading and English as a Second Language (ESOL) and Additional Learning Needs for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The opportunity will be split in 4 lots as set out in this Contract Notice, with further information being contained in the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Maths English and Digital Skills

The English, Mathematics and Digital Skills Tools must accurately assess prisoner's current skills and ability under the following outcomes: Pre-entry level Entry level 1 Entry level 2 Entry level 3 Level 1 Level 2 or higher Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Renewal: This initial Term will be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (a maximum duration of 7 years)

Reading

The Reading Tool must accurately identify gaps in a prisoner's reading ability covering comprehension, reading fluency and phonological awareness and must indicate a reading level/score and level of reading support required to progress their ability to read. Reading assessments can be partly digital but must include interaction with and assessment outcomes determined by screening and assessment delivery staff Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Renewal: This initial Term will be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (a maximum duration of 7 years)

ESOL

The ESOL Tool (a new element) must accurately identify any gaps in a prisoner's ability to read, write, speak and understand English, written and spoken language, in line with National Standards. The tool must also indicate the level of support required to enable progression. ESOL assessments can be partly digital but should include interaction with and reading assessment outcomes determined by screening and assessment delivery staff Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Renewal: This initial Term will run be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (maximum duration of 7 years)

Additional Learning Needs

The Additional Learning Needs Indicator Tool must Identify areas of potential: Communication and Interaction need. Cognition and Learning need. Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Physical and/or Sensory Needs. In addition to identifying areas of potential additional learning need also identify strengths, all contributing to the process of making reasonable adjustments. Produce results that can inform and support processes of additional needs support planning within a whole prison approach including prison inductions, education, and the wider prison regime. Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice.

Renewal: This initial Term will be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (maximum duration of 7 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002951-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212210 - Networking software development services

72212311 - Document management software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72310000 - Data-processing services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,807,952 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,807,948 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Stuart Taylor
Contact Email
pes-screeningandassessment@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07517498009

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

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