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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42d2ff62-bd67-4f11-98e7-db036e8b557e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, which is awarding a call-off contract for Information, Advice and Guidance services aimed at residents of HMP Bedford and HMP Littlehey. This tender falls under the education and training services category and is located in the East of England. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract period starting from 1 August 2021 and concluding on 31 July 2023. The total contract value is £271,210, and the procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 3 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the education and training sector, to expand their services within the prison system. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria indicating that these types of businesses are welcomed. The successful contracts could lead to ongoing relationships with the Ministry of Justice, enhancing capacity and service delivery in the rehabilitation and support of prison residents.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7cc43d-c419-4185-ad2e-4d2e2acee720 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,210 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLEPLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7cc43d-c419-4185-ad2e-4d2e2acee720

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7cc43d-c419-4185-ad2e-4d2e2acee720
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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