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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information, Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Bedford and Littlehey"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information, Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Bedford and Littlehey

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e8f03fd-7629-460b-829a-dcf06be4de9e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, which has awarded a Call Off Contract for Information, Advice and Guidance services aimed at residents at HMP Bedford and Littlehey. The contract, valued at £133,308, falls under the Education and Training Services category and is situated in the East of England. The initial tender period concluded on 28th November 2019, with the contract now active from 1st August 2020 to 31st July 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This award presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing innovative educational and training solutions within the prison system would greatly benefit from participating, as the service requirement supports the rehabilitation and development of incarcerated residents. Potential bidders may include specialists in adult education, vocational training, and support services tailored to the unique context of prison environments.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information, Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Bedford and Littlehey

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09efd67-a141-422d-a646-ddb1a47910c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,308 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,308 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACORN TRAINING; PEOPLEPLUS GROUP; PROSPECTS SERVICES; THE FORWARD TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2020 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09efd67-a141-422d-a646-ddb1a47910c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09efd67-a141-422d-a646-ddb1a47910c4
  16th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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