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title: "Screening & Assessment Tool Lot 3 Additional Learning Needs"
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# Screening & Assessment Tool Lot 3 Additional Learning Needs

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4e7775d-3a8e-4a49-a42d-7493f82cc5a4

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## Summary

The procurement process described in this document involves the Ministry of Justice, which has awarded a contract for Lot 3 – Additional Learning Needs of the Screening & Assessment Tool to Do-IT Solutions Ltd. This project, part of the Prisoner Education Service initiative, focuses on developing an educational software solution to enhance educational assessments for prisoners across the United Kingdom. The contract, having gone through the open procedure above threshold, is now at the award stage and is valued at £2,476,399. The procurement, classified under "Educational software development services," covers multiple regions including London, the North East, and the South West of England. The contract period spans from 10 April 2025 to 30 September 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for technology firms, especially those focusing on educational software, to contribute to enhancing learning outcomes for prisoners. Companies specializing in digital solutions, particularly those certified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), will find the scope of the project conducive to showcasing their innovations in the field of educational technology. The Ministry of Justice's emphasis on national educational screening presents a chance for such entities to position themselves as key players in public sector education reforms. This opportunity is well-suited for enterprises seeking to expand their footprint in the development of digital educational tools and services tailored to institutional needs across diverse regions in the UK.

## Notice

This notice outlines the award of Lot 3 Additional Learning Needs of the Screening & Assessment Tool Procurement. The Prisoner Education Service (PES) programme is developing an innovative, integrated digital ecosystem that brings together a holistic prisoner view that informs planning, delivery and accountability. Effective Screening and Assessment (S&A) is at the core of this, ensuring that prisoner's education starting points and learning needs are identified from initial education induction, and inform their learner journey throughout their time in custody. This system will enable HMPPS to drive up standards, improve national consistency and outcomes across the estate, both in custody and in the community. To enable and support HMPPS ambition and realise the strategic decision for national education screening, we are procuring digital S&A tools for the Prison Education Service. The scope of which includes screening tools for English, Mathematics, Digital Skills, Reading, and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This award notice is for Lot 3: Additional Learning Needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2632ebdf-ae01-4e03-8ad3-449705aef9d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,476,399 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,476,399 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DO-IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2632ebdf-ae01-4e03-8ad3-449705aef9d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2632ebdf-ae01-4e03-8ad3-449705aef9d8
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f636ab11-778f-45f7-9363-bb3467735639
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