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title: "Prison Video Link Booking Service"
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# Prison Video Link Booking Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-162ef94e-0d5e-4ae2-b987-3593993e7e08

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Prison Video Link Booking Service," awarding the contract to Farsight Consulting Ltd. This tender, worth £3,000,000, focuses on designing, building, and delivering bespoke software, specifically video-conferencing equipment and related software maintenance. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, with locations spanning the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The process employed a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 23 February 2024, following the tender period end date on 31 October 2023, with the contract set to span from 24 January 2024 until 23 January 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, given the emphasis on bespoke software solutions in the video-conferencing sector. Companies with expertise in software development and maintenance, particularly those capable of catering to a wide geographical area, including international locations, would find this tender advantageous. The commitment to a selective procurement method also suggests potential future engagements through similar framework agreements, allowing adept businesses to streamline their processes and align closely with public sector requirements.

## Notice

Book a video link digital service: To design, build and deliver bespoke software and enhance the Book a video link digital service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2a8ade-89c9-4650-a10e-863ed2ac23f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2024 - 23 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARSIGHT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2a8ade-89c9-4650-a10e-863ed2ac23f9
- 23 Feb 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2a8ade-89c9-4650-a10e-863ed2ac23f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2a8ade-89c9-4650-a10e-863ed2ac23f9
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a59db72-f031-4b46-bad4-aec4c1228959
  n/a

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