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title: "Provision of Library Services for HMP Risley and Thorn Cross"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2022-08-09"
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# Provision of Library Services for HMP Risley and Thorn Cross

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad732f78-64ba-4b3e-bbd6-c7305102e990

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Library Services for HMP Risley and Thorn Cross. This procurement falls under the industry category of prison services and was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract value is £420,471.95, with a contract period starting on July 1, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on March 31, 2022, and the buying organisation is the Ministry of Justice located in London, England.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing library services to prisons. Businesses well-suited to compete would need to demonstrate expertise in delivering services within secure environments such as prisons. With a contract value exceeding £400,000, this opportunity offers significant revenue potential for qualified service providers. Interested parties can reach out to the Ministry of Justice at commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk for more information on potential future tenders in this industry category.

## Notice

Provision of Library Services for HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91716e05-b521-4509-b85c-20c37a04e76e |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,471 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,471 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2022 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91716e05-b521-4509-b85c-20c37a04e76e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91716e05-b521-4509-b85c-20c37a04e76e
  9th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a612e464-ab21-4e3c-91c9-88fa253859e5
  n/a

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