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title: "VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 Certificate Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034b6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2022-06-28"
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# VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 Certificate Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034b6b

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) for the provision of the "VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice" and associated qualifications, classified under education and training services. This opportunity is located in the UK and has recently reached the award stage. The tender was initiated under a limited procurement method due to the urgent requirement for training qualifications critical to the MoJ's operations. The relevant contract was signed on 22nd May 2022, with a total value of £1,081,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for education and training providers, particularly those specialising in probation services and public sector training. Businesses that can offer tailored educational solutions and possess expertise in the probation sector will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With a ministerial commitment to recruit 1,500 PQIP learners annually, there is a clear demand for quality training services that this procurement directly addresses, making it an attractive prospect for competitive suppliers in this field.

## Notice

The Level 5 Diploma as part of the PQIP programme has been developed with staff from HMPPS/Probation Service and Higher Education Institutions to ensure it gives staff the relevant knowledge and experience in order to become qualified probation officers. The Level 3 Diploma qualification is designed to ensure that Probation Service Officers within the organisation have the relevant skills and knowledge for them to practice as Probation Service Officers in a range of settings across the organisation. The Level 3 Certificate also enables staff to complete qualifications in other roles that will benefit them when undertaking their original role or should they wish to progress within the organisation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

These qualifications support statutory guidance on recognised qualifications for Probation staff in England and Wales. The Probation Service has made a ministerial commitment to recruit 1500 PQIP learners per year. There are also a significant number of staff who have transferred to the Probation Service who require the VQ Level 3 qualification.

### Procurement Information

This is an extremly urgent requirement and is critical to the MoJ and its users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,081,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | MINSTRY OF JUSTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

## Provenance

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