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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Preparation for Work Information Advice and Guidance to residents at HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Preparation for Work Information Advice and Guidance to residents at HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cdf4488-7486-4f84-8a6a-278d1c5824f7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Preparation for Work Information Advice and Guidance services to residents at HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill. This award falls under the education and training services category, with a contract value of £41,495. The procurement process was selective and initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and will run until 31st January 2022. The relevant tender period concluded on 18th December 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, particularly those specialising in educational support services. Businesses with expertise in providing career guidance and training within correctional settings could greatly benefit from this engagement. As the services are focused on preparing residents for reintegration into the workforce, companies that can deliver tailored educational solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Preparation for Work Information Advice and Guidance to residents at HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ed330d-11e2-4c12-98d2-06098c52c0f6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,495 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,495 |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2021 at 20:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ed330d-11e2-4c12-98d2-06098c52c0f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ed330d-11e2-4c12-98d2-06098c52c0f6
  14th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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