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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall and HMP Styal"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall and HMP Styal

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbff6ec2-bf5c-45df-a433-0298260d49af

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Information, Advice, and Guidance provision at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall, and HMP Styal. The contract, valued at £493,894.40 GBP, falls under the Education and Training Services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on February 10, 2023. The contract period is set to run from May 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

Businesses in the Education and Training Services sector, particularly those providing information, advice, and guidance services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Justice is seeking suppliers under the DPS framework to cater to residents in the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, currently active, was granted to Acorn Training Ltd, indicating room for growth and partnership opportunities with the Ministry of Justice in delivering essential services within the prison education system.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Information Advice and Guidance provision for residents at HMP Askham Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP New Hall and HMP Styal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5989fd51-752e-418b-a3d7-4d88eff0d2e6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £493,894 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £493,894 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2023 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5989fd51-752e-418b-a3d7-4d88eff0d2e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5989fd51-752e-418b-a3d7-4d88eff0d2e6
  30th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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