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title: "VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 certificate, Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice"
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# VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 certificate, Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9abee144-59ed-44a4-96e4-b77d6e6ff861

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has recently concluded a procurement process for the delivery of VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 Certificate, and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice under the PQIP programme. This process was aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of Probation Service Officers and involved collaboration with Higher Education Institutions. The procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and the value of the contract is £1,081,500 GBP. The awarded contract, which employs a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, will span from 11th July 2022 to 10th July 2025. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering vocational qualifications and professional development programmes. Large scale educational service providers with robust training mechanisms and a proven track record in delivering high-quality educational programmes are well-suited to this contract. The scale and complexity of the contract suggest that it is particularly appropriate for large enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs. The awarded supplier, SFJ Awards, will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Justice to ensure the successful delivery of the programme, potentially opening doors for subcontracting and partnership opportunities for other businesses in the sector.

## Notice

The Level 5 Diploma as part of the PQIP programme has been developed with staff from HMPPS/Probation Service and Higher Education Institutions to ensure it gives staff the relevant knowledge and experience in order to become qualified probation officers. The Level 3 Diploma qualification is designed to ensure that Probation Service Officers within the organisation have the relevant skills and knowledge for them to practice as Probation Service Officers in a range of settings across the organisation. The Level 3 Certificate also enables staff to complete qualifications in other roles that will benefit them when undertaking their original role or should they wish to progress within the organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786fa447-be13-4b1a-8ebc-d225740b1088 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2022 - 10 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,081,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,081,500 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SFJ AWARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 15:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786fa447-be13-4b1a-8ebc-d225740b1088
- 28 Jun 2022 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786fa447-be13-4b1a-8ebc-d225740b1088

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786fa447-be13-4b1a-8ebc-d225740b1088
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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