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HMP Send - Sensory Pods

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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21 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in London, has concluded the procurement process under the title "HMP Send - Sensory Pods," concerning the supply and installation of sensory management units at a correctional facility. The procurement, categorised in the goods industry and specifically focusing on furniture, was conducted through a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract was awarded to DMC Design Ltd t/a Cubbie and initiated on 21 January 2026, with an end date of 20 January 2031. The procurement process has reached the award stage and concluded in an active status.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and installation of innovative furniture solutions, particularly those engaging with public sector contracts. Large-scale providers with expertise in creating custom sensory equipment would find this contract advantageous. As the project involves working in a correctional facility environment, businesses experienced in supplying to government agencies, particularly within the justice sector, would be well-positioned to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

HMP Send - Sensory Pods

Notice Description

Supply and installation of two indoor sensory management units at HMP Send.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial-prisonfacilitiesmanagement@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DMC DESIGN LTD T/A CUBBIE

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