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title: "Provision of Library Services at HMP Ford"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8ed9e51-cb85-431b-b893-da4e51829ceb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2022-07-21"
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# Provision of Library Services at HMP Ford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8ed9e51-cb85-431b-b893-da4e51829ceb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice seeking the provision of Library Services at HMP Ford, classified under prison services. This single tender action, valued at £192,064.94, is currently in the award stage following its conclusion on 31st March 2022. The contract period is set to commence from 1st July 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025. The service is located in the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code BN18 0BX.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in service provision within the public sector, particularly in correctional facilities. Businesses capable of delivering library services with an understanding of prison environments may find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enable growth and expansion within the burgeoning market of community and rehabilitation services.

## Notice

Provision of Library Services at HMP Ford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c6a5ea-5c1d-4f2f-835c-bec61f6dbce3 |
| 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 | 11 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,064 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c6a5ea-5c1d-4f2f-835c-bec61f6dbce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c6a5ea-5c1d-4f2f-835c-bec61f6dbce3
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b58a4797-e6ba-4b66-99a1-25bf7cf553b9
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