--- title: "Prison Education Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2018-03-28" --- # Prison Education Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is currently seeking to establish a multi-lot framework for education services to individuals in custody in England, known as the Prison Education Framework (PEF). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a significant value of up to £900 million, and the initial contract term is set for four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The deadline for submitting offers is 10 April 2018, and the services will be required across various regions, including London, the North East, and the South West of the United Kingdom. This procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in providing educational solutions to incarcerated populations. Companies that can demonstrate suitable expertise and capacity in delivering these services are encouraged to participate, with a particular advantage for those who are SMEs or VCSEs, as the ministry has shown an inclination towards engaging smaller entities. This procurement initiative can potentially lead to long-term partnerships, facilitating growth and expansion within the public sector for capable service providers. ## Notice The Ministry of Justice (the "Authority") is seeking to establish a multi-lot framework for the provision of education services to those in custody in England - the Prison Education Framework (PEF). The PEF will comprise of 17 Lots . Up to five (5) suppliers will be appointed per Lot. Broadly, one call off competition will be conducted in respect of each Lot and one call off contract will be awarded per Lot to a single supplier. Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be mandated to participate in the call-off competition process for that Lot. The PEF will be for an intial period of 4 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at (URL) https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/ This procurement is being conducted under the Light Tough Regime ('LTR') in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 Additional information: BravoSolution esourcing portal https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/ The procurement exercise will be run via the BravoSolution esourcing portal. If your organisation is not already registered then we advise you to register using the embedded hyperlink. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) requires tender documentation issued by government departments for contracts exceeding 10 000 GBP over the life of contract are published online at https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder for the general public. The contract awarded as a result of this procurement will be published on this website, subject to the statutory grounds for redaction as set out in the FOI Act 2000.The MoJ reserves the right to reject all or any of the bids for the competition and not to appoint any potential provider, without any liability on its part. Please submit any queries in relation to this procurement via the 'xxxxxPrison Education Framework - Market Engagement PQQ (PQQ_65)'xxxxx within Bravo, which is being utilised as a data room for this procurement. check xxxx as should be diferent but need Charles to decide where/what to do ??? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fceddad9-956d-4951-a962-385d91318814 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2018 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fceddad9-956d-4951-a962-385d91318814 - 22 Mar 2017 at 16:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb95f2d-55b2-44a8-a082-bda5d5796c61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fceddad9-956d-4951-a962-385d91318814 28th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb95f2d-55b2-44a8-a082-bda5d5796c61 22nd March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/ BravoSolution esourcing portal - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk ITT_1777 Prison Education Framework ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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