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title: "CIAG - Lot 3"
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# CIAG - Lot 3

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faec8a5a-efda-49d1-8118-61795e6a34a7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "CIAG - Lot 3" contract, focusing on Careers Information Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services. This procurement is part of the new Prisoner Education Service (PES) initiative, which aims to improve education, skills, and work opportunities for prisoners. The contract, valued at £2,238,875, was awarded to Career Connect, with services set to commence on 9th December 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract targets the North East region of the United Kingdom and aligns with CPV category 75231200 (Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals). Key dates include the tender period ending on 19th December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory and guidance services, particularly those with experience working with prisoner rehabilitation and education. The CIAG services will help prisoners set and achieve career goals, thereby reducing reoffending rates and preparing individuals for employment upon release. SMEs and VCSEs that offer high-quality, impartial CIAG services will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to social outcomes and potentially expand their contract portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Careers Information Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services. HMPPS is committed to delivering a new and transformed Prisoner Education Service (PES) that increases the focus on Education, Skills and Work (ESW) within prisons and supports prisoners to improve their prospects for work on release. The PES Programme will focus on the following three overarching strategic priorities: - improving the numeracy and literacy of all prisoners who need it; - incentivising prisoners to improve their qualifications and skills to increase their prospects of finding work on release; and - ensuring that Governors and their teams have the knowledge, tools, support and accountabilities that they need to lead this work. The provision of an impartial and high-quality Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Service is fundamental to achieving our vision and our aims. The vision of PES is that everyone of working age and able to work should leave prison prepared for employment or further education and training. The new CIAG Service will contribute to reducing reoffending by supporting prisoners from induction to release identifying career aspirations, setting education, skills and work-related goals, and supporting prisoners to achieve their aspirations upon release. The new CIAG contracts offer prisoners a high quality and impartial CIAG Service. The new CIAG contracts shall replace the current CIAG services commissioned via the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (PEDPS). The CIAG Service is being procured separately to Core Education Provision This procurement will cover the provision of CIAG services in all prisons managed by HMPPS in England, with the exception of four prisons managed by private operators in England The procurement comprised eleven regional lots. Service delivery under the Contracts will commence on the 1st April 2025. " Additional information: Redacted contract attached

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3182a9d0-1668-42d9-a42b-fd3d363144f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,238,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,238,875 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREER CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3182a9d0-1668-42d9-a42b-fd3d363144f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3182a9d0-1668-42d9-a42b-fd3d363144f9
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7843b8b0-4504-4a33-adfa-151e1d0bc5ef
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