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title: "Medway annex to HMP Rochester provision of in-cell PinPhones in response to COVID-19"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2023-05-11"
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# Medway annex to HMP Rochester provision of in-cell PinPhones in response to COVID-19

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78d40794-b74e-4f08-bdec-40801f927c8a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of in-cell PinPhones at Medway annex to HMP Rochester in response to COVID-19. The procurement process was a single tender action below threshold, with a contract value of £73,320. The contract was awarded to Unify Business Solutions Ltd. The contract period started on May 15, 2020, and ended on March 31, 2021.

This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Justice presents a chance for businesses in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry category. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability factor outlined in the tender. The direct procurement method used indicates a specific targeted approach rather than an open competitive process, creating a niche opportunity for eligible suppliers.

## Notice

Medway annex to HMP Rochester provision of in-cell PinPhones in response to COVID-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1808e79d-8bc5-406c-babd-b89b47de433e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,320 |
| 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 | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIFY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 13:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1808e79d-8bc5-406c-babd-b89b47de433e
- 11 May 2023 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1808e79d-8bc5-406c-babd-b89b47de433e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1808e79d-8bc5-406c-babd-b89b47de433e
  11th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aae03e0d-f394-4d8d-b576-7ecc6d50f05f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91bd0b23-765f-4341-8e35-60b0cb85b39e
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