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title: "Provision of Prison Education Services covering the regions of Kent, Surrey & Sussex (LOT 8) under the Prison Education Framework (2019/S 051-117827)"
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# Provision of Prison Education Services covering the regions of Kent, Surrey & Sussex (LOT 8) under the Prison Education Framework (2019/S 051-117827)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-378fa538-addc-423b-be29-a3003c95ecbf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Milton Keynes College for the provision of Prison Education Services in the regions of Kent, Surrey & Sussex under the Prison Education Framework. The contract is valued at £16,000,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 9, 2023, to January 31, 2025, ensuring continuity in service delivery until a replacement program starts on April 1, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice. Companies with expertise in prison education services and operating in the regions of Kent, Surrey & Sussex are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's significant value and specified service areas make it a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the said regions.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Prison Education Services covering the regions of Kent, Surrey & Sussex (LOT 8). This contract has been directly awarded under the Prison Education Framework (2019/S 051-117827) in accordance with the Direct Award Procedure set out in Schedule F6, to Milton Keynes College, who were the Lot Supplier who were ranked second in the previous further competition. This contract shall ensure continuity in the delivery of prison education services within the regions of Kent, Surrey & Sussex (LOT 8) until the replacement Prison Education Service (PES) commences on the 1st April 2025 of which, the Market Engagement activity for the wider procurement has commenced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86039318-45b5-46d2-9ad2-459549a51e24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK6 5LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2023 at 18:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86039318-45b5-46d2-9ad2-459549a51e24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86039318-45b5-46d2-9ad2-459549a51e24
  12th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mkcollege.ac.uk

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