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title: "Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8867e008-5150-4d2d-afcc-65f2aab864ed

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester, classified under prison services. This procurement process utilised a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract is valued at £252,304.86 and spans from 1st July 2022 to 31st March 2025. The initiative progressed through the planning and tender stages, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022. The location for service delivery includes HMP Rochester, which is situated in the postal code area ME1 3QS.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing library and educational services within correctional settings. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar services and possess an understanding of the specific needs of the prison environment will be well-placed to compete for future tenders in this area, potentially fostering growth through continued collaboration with public sector bodies.

## Notice

Provision of Library Services at HMP Rochester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bb7e09-13ee-4b6d-9227-cbe9ca0347d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,304 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £252,304 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 08:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bb7e09-13ee-4b6d-9227-cbe9ca0347d5
- 31 May 2022 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bb7e09-13ee-4b6d-9227-cbe9ca0347d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9bb7e09-13ee-4b6d-9227-cbe9ca0347d5
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe530912-9e38-409c-94e5-1e7a476fffc8
  n/a

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