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title: "National Prison Radio Services for HMPPS Digital Hub"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# National Prison Radio Services for HMPPS Digital Hub

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85b7701a-aa61-41f7-9de6-02eff349f838

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of National Prison Radio (NPR) services for HMPPS Digital Hub. The contract involves licensing for NPR programmes for broadcast on In-Cell technology in 21 Public Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions in England and Wales. The contract value is £348,000, with a contract period running from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2026. This tender, classified under Radio stations and News-agency services, was conducted using a selective procurement method.

This opportunity to provide National Prison Radio services presents a chance for businesses in the radio broadcasting and news-agency services sector to expand their operations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation is based in London, England. The tender concluded on 31st October 2022, and the contract commenced on 1st November 2022, creating a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration in the specified industry category.

## Notice

The proposed contract is for 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/c51d80a0-a558-4437-8d71-36463ca5a9f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PRISON RADIO ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32344230 - Radio stations
- 92400000 - News-agency services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 16:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51d80a0-a558-4437-8d71-36463ca5a9f2
- 11 Nov 2022 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51d80a0-a558-4437-8d71-36463ca5a9f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51d80a0-a558-4437-8d71-36463ca5a9f2
  11th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c74ac5be-93bd-4d1e-a65c-481a977c0a95
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