--- title: "Market Engagement for the provision of provision of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2022-07-04" --- # Market Engagement for the provision of provision of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034dd0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement for an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment intended for use in UK prisons, aimed at enhancing in-cell learning as per the Prisons Strategy White Paper. This market engagement exercise seeks feedback from suppliers on potential solutions to address security and operational challenges unique to the prison environment. Interested suppliers can register their interest by emailing the Ministry at ccmd-dandtsupplierinbox@justice.gov.uk, with further engagement opportunities expected to take place around 10 October 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in educational technology, software development, and consulting services. Companies that can deliver innovative offline and online educational solutions tailored to meet stringent security requirements would be especially competitive. Suppliers should have capabilities to provide personalised and inclusive learning environments that integrate learning analytics and operational management tools, thereby addressing the unique needs of both prison and community settings. ## Notice Her Majesty's Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is in the early stages of preparing to initiate a procurement process for the provision of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Within the Prisons Strategy White Paper, HMPPS/MoJ have committed to increase the use of digital laptops to support in-cell learning. Due to the unique security and operational requirements of prisons, along with a requirement for devices to be 'offline' and function fully as independent learning platforms, we are seeking to explore with the market what solutions may exist to this challenge. An online version could also be made available within normal learning environment Potential suppliers should aim to demonstrate their products against the following specification. The Visual Learning Environment must as minimum meet the following requirements. * Be available both online and offline with the ability to synchronise the information between the two solutions. * Currently used in the community within an education setting * Enable the management and deployment of off-line content in multiple formats - as minimum but not limited too - H5P, EPUB, HTML5, MP3 and 4, video formats. * Store locally on the up to 200gb of learning materials off-line with the ability to deploy that material without being connected to the internet. * Be available both within the prison and the community with an individuals' information able to be accessed in both locations. * Access to the Visual Learning Environment must be personalised. Secure log-in management must be available on-line and off-line. * Incorporate learning analytics of on-line and off-line usage. * Synchronise the off-line, on-line materials and analytics for a smooth transition through the gate from prison into the community. * Meet HMPPS security requirements and pass a security penetration test against HMPPS standards. * Enable staff to create learning materials. * Give access to multiple user groups including those with neurodiversity needs. Must be fully inclusive. Supplementary service requirements * Text editing software (eg Word, Google Docs) (must be available/accessible from the visual learning environment) * Number solution software (eg Excel, Google numbers) (must be available/accessible from the visual learning environment) * Presentation software (eg PowerPoint, Google presentation) (must be available/accessible from the visual learning environment) * Further details on how to respond to this Notice are provided in the additional information section. Structure for the engagement The technical day will be structured to enable potential providers to demonstrate their visual learning environment to a group of technical and programme staff from Her Majesties Prison Service. The demonstration will be directly with a single provider per slot and will not involve other providers or delivered within a group setting. The presentations will inform the decision-making process to ascertain the best visual learning environment for the delivery of learning within learning skill and work. Questions will be asked by the staff groups where required to better understand the limitations of the system being demonstrated. As part of the demonstration the providers will give an indicative cost for 25,000, 50,000, 75,000 and 100,000 users per year. Additional information: As set out above, the purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to seek feedback and interest from suppliers for a possible future procurement of an online and offline Laptop Visual Learning Environment for use in prisons. The expectation of the Authority is that this market engagement exercise enables us to gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions. Inter ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018216-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2022 at 16:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018216-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.justice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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