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title: "Building Choices Early Adopters evaluation: Prison and RCT nested process evaluation"
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# Building Choices Early Adopters evaluation: Prison and RCT nested process evaluation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ed41d1-0c0e-4dc0-a51c-ff8913ee2623

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, has completed the procurement process for the evaluation of the Building Choices Early Adopters programme. This project, focused on prison and Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) nested process evaluation, falls under the "Research services" industry category. The procurement method was selective via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21st October 2024 and the contract period running from 2nd December 2024 to 1st January 2026. The contract, valued at £114,969.83, covers multiple locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in conducting robust, prison-based evaluation studies. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this contract, enhancing inclusivity and competition. Participating in such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain experience in high-profile projects, and develop relationships with a key government department. The successful supplier for this contract is TONIC Consultants Limited, based in London.

## Notice

Research services to conduct a specific nested process evaluation project for Building Choices (a new HMPPS accredited offending behaviour programme), which will run alongside a prison-based Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) in 6 prison sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c90a24b-b8a4-40c7-9d51-699f5c2bee5d |
| 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 | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,969 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,969 |
| 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 | TONIC CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2024 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c90a24b-b8a4-40c7-9d51-699f5c2bee5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c90a24b-b8a4-40c7-9d51-699f5c2bee5d
  31st December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4d3f718-d113-4437-a469-69d305744efc
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