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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Information Advice and Guidance / Careers Guidance for learners in Prisons in the West Midlands"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Information Advice and Guidance / Careers Guidance for learners in Prisons in the West Midlands

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-854b28fb-6b55-4c1a-be89-7cdf170fe845

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has recently awarded a contract for "Information Advice and Guidance / Careers Guidance for learners in Prisons in the West Midlands" under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This service, classified under the Education and Training Services industry, involves a total contract value of £698,429.62 and is set to run from 1st February 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period concluded on 10th December 2021.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the education and training sector, particularly those that provide guidance and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves particularly well-equipped to compete for future contracts of this nature. The successful supplier, Acorn Training Ltd, demonstrates the potential for similar organisations to engage in this essential service provisioning within the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Information Advice and Guidance / Careers Guidance for learners in Prisons in the West Midlands

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0635f27e-44b6-4689-96cb-793f4f93e34d |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £698,429 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £698,429 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (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

- 5 Jan 2022 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0635f27e-44b6-4689-96cb-793f4f93e34d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0635f27e-44b6-4689-96cb-793f4f93e34d
  5th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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