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title: "Prison Radio for HMPPS Digital Prisons"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# Prison Radio for HMPPS Digital Prisons

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bb42e35-7bb9-4926-8651-a9ffa92d1433

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking services under the title "Prison Radio for HMPPS Digital Prisons," focusing on news-agency services and valued at £134,000. This procurement process is complete, having been awarded following a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, which covers the licensing and administration of National Prison Radio (NPR) programmes across up to 21 public prisons and Young Offenders Institutions in England and Wales, has a contract period from 1st November 2020 to 31st October 2022. The procurement details were published on 8th November 2021, marking the award of this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the broadcasting and media industry, particularly those with experience in providing digital content and licensing services. Companies that specialise in creating or distributing audio programmes tailored for prison environments, as well as those with capabilities in managing commercial music licensing, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders related to prison radio services. Participation in similar contracts can enhance visibility and growth prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of licensing for National Prison Radio (NPR) programmes for broadcast on In-Cell technology, including 20 weekly programmes, podcasts and administration of any relevant commercial music licencing, for up to 21 Public Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions in England and Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce1f491-2f42-4f10-8e07-a68cc30ea80e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRISON RADIO ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92400000 - News-agency services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce1f491-2f42-4f10-8e07-a68cc30ea80e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce1f491-2f42-4f10-8e07-a68cc30ea80e
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/566f3918-b4c2-416b-9460-628a1fe61e56
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