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title: "Provision of Library Services at HMP Manchester"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# Provision of Library Services at HMP Manchester

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed37bbf9-3b69-448e-9925-362cda6b4af7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of Library Services at HMP Manchester," classified under prison services. The tender was initiated through a direct procurement approach, specifically a single tender action due to it being below the threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2022 and continue until 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £365,223.20. The tender concluded on 31st March 2022. The delivery addresses include various regions within the UK and beyond, highlighting the extensive geographical scope of the service.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the prison sector. Companies that provide library services, educational support, or related resources will find the scope of this tender particularly relevant for business growth. Engaging in this contract can help such businesses establish valuable connections within the public sector and enhance their portfolio in specialised service areas.

## Notice

Provision of Library Services at HMP Manchester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3884aeb-f8fa-4238-ae1d-fa877ad484b4 |
| 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 | £365,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,223 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 07:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3884aeb-f8fa-4238-ae1d-fa877ad484b4
- 31 May 2022 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3884aeb-f8fa-4238-ae1d-fa877ad484b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3884aeb-f8fa-4238-ae1d-fa877ad484b4
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89587b78-aa23-4a3b-bd3a-0597fea11f44
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