--- title: "Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2024-01-29" --- # Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cd58.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is inviting Bidders to participate in a public procurement process for the provision of Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services. The opportunity covers provision of Maths, English, Digital Skills, Reading, and English as a Second Language (ESOL) and Additional Learning Needs for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The procurement is split into 4 lots with a total value of £9,807,952. The tender deadline for bid submission is on February 16, 2024, with an award period starting on March 15, 2024. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in Educational software development services to compete. The tender is at the active stage and follows an open procurement method. Businesses providing software-related services and educational packages tailored for prisoners can find this tender especially relevant. The contracting authority, Ministry of Justice, is the buying organization handling this process. For potential suppliers, understanding the needs outlined in the tender for adult education services within prisons will be key to successful engagement in the procurement process. ## Notice The Authority invites Bidders to take part in this public procurement process for the provision of Screening & Assessment Tools and Associated Services, covering provision of Maths, English, Digital Skills and Reading and English as a Second Language (ESOL) and Additional Learning Needs for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The opportunity will be split in 4 lots as set out in this Contract Notice, with further information being contained in the procurement documents. ### Lot Information Maths English and Digital Skills The English, Mathematics and Digital Skills Tools must accurately assess prisoner's current skills and ability under the following outcomes: Pre-entry level Entry level 1 Entry level 2 Entry level 3 Level 1 Level 2 or higher Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice. Renewal: This initial Term will be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (a maximum duration of 7 years) Reading The Reading Tool must accurately identify gaps in a prisoner's reading ability covering comprehension, reading fluency and phonological awareness and must indicate a reading level/score and level of reading support required to progress their ability to read. Reading assessments can be partly digital but must include interaction with and assessment outcomes determined by screening and assessment delivery staff Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice. Renewal: This initial Term will be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (a maximum duration of 7 years) ESOL The ESOL Tool (a new element) must accurately identify any gaps in a prisoner's ability to read, write, speak and understand English, written and spoken language, in line with National Standards. The tool must also indicate the level of support required to enable progression. ESOL assessments can be partly digital but should include interaction with and reading assessment outcomes determined by screening and assessment delivery staff Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice. Renewal: This initial Term will run be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (maximum duration of 7 years) Additional Learning Needs The Additional Learning Needs Indicator Tool must Identify areas of potential: Communication and Interaction need. Cognition and Learning need. Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Physical and/or Sensory Needs. In addition to identifying areas of potential additional learning need also identify strengths, all contributing to the process of making reasonable adjustments. Produce results that can inform and support processes of additional needs support planning within a whole prison approach including prison inductions, education, and the wider prison regime. Further information on the scope of this lot is set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to award the opportunity or to award only part (or a different arrangement) of the opportunity described in this contract notice. Renewal: This initial Term will be for 4 years with the Authority having the ability to extend the duration for a further period of up to 3 years (maximum duration of 7 years) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002951-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,807,952 | | Lots value | £9,807,948 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 72212210 - Networking software development services - 72212311 - Document management software development services - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72231000 - Development of software for military applications - 72250000 - System and support services - 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services - 72310000 - Data-processing services - 72322000 - Data management services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2024 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002951-2024 - 17 May 2023 at 16:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014118-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.minstryofjusticecommercial.bravosolutions.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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