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title: "Provision of Library Services at HMP Pentonville"
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# Provision of Library Services at HMP Pentonville

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6537ee3f-e164-41c7-b389-0c883a406fc8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Library Services at HMP Pentonville" is led by the Ministry of Justice, a significant buyer located at 102 Petty France, London. This contract falls under the prison services category (CPV code: 75231230) and represents a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is set at £276,935.40, with the contract commencing on 1 July 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The tender period has already ended as of 31 March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business within the public sector. Given the specific focus on library services in a prison context, businesses that specialise in educational resources, information management, or library services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could also enhance the visibility and reputation of local enterprises within the correctional services sector.

## Notice

Provision of Library Services at HMP Pentonville

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4db1ee-39e0-43b5-a2b3-76d1f3eccb0a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,935 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,935 |
| 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 07:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4db1ee-39e0-43b5-a2b3-76d1f3eccb0a
- 31 May 2022 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4db1ee-39e0-43b5-a2b3-76d1f3eccb0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4db1ee-39e0-43b5-a2b3-76d1f3eccb0a
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/025ffb03-99b0-4865-8aee-bc964f7b5504
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