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title: "Polygraph requirements"
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published: "2020-11-30"
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# Polygraph requirements

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eae81c41-ebbc-4d26-9e8e-0aeda565b1ad

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is currently inviting tenders for the "Polygraph requirements" project, which falls under the education and training services industry category. This active procurement process, following an open procedure above the threshold, is aimed at sourcing specialist polygraph training and equipment for staff within the Prison and Probation roles. The deadline for submitting requests to participate is set for 4th January 2021, with the contract duration expected to span four years from 20th March 2021, with potential one-year extensions available. The service will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and Wales, with a total estimated value of £1,600,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in polygraph training and quality assurance. Companies that provide technological solutions or training programmes for the criminal justice system will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is accessible to them, thereby enabling them to enhance their market presence and contribute to crucial training initiatives within the justice sector.

## Notice

The Ministry of Justice requires specialist polygraph training, quality assurance and purchasing of equipment, in order to support staff in both Prison and Probation roles. This training should provide staff members with the knowledge to use the polygraph instrument to the standard approved by the American Polygraph Association (APA) The Authority does not guarantee volumes and indicative volumes provided are subject to fluctuation, future policy change and budgetary constraints. The contract term will be four years, plus two, one-year extension options. The procurement documents are available and requests to participate must be submitted using the following link : https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5a6e27-0fa8-497a-b795-dfe25a3e1dc2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2021 - 19 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5a6e27-0fa8-497a-b795-dfe25a3e1dc2
- 26 Oct 2020 at 11:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9370f826-385e-413a-8309-bbefc7519086

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5a6e27-0fa8-497a-b795-dfe25a3e1dc2
  30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9370f826-385e-413a-8309-bbefc7519086
  26th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

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