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title: "Provision of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Management System (QMS) Services for HMPPS Prison Industries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051978"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Provision of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Management System (QMS) Services for HMPPS Prison Industries

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051978

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Management System (QMS) services for HMPPS Prison Industries. This procurement is aimed at enhancing operations across 91 workshops within 37 prison establishments, with a focus on maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certification. The contract, valued at £100,000 (net), is set to commence on 1st November 2025 and may extend until 2030. Interested parties are invited to review the Market Feedback document by 16th June 2025, which will provide further details on the specifications and initial proposals. Businesses can anticipate a future tender notice around 1st August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in auditing services and quality management, especially those with experience in ISO standards. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly accessible, given the suitability emphasis. The chosen supplier will play a critical role in supporting continuous improvement and operational continuity, offering QA support and guidance across HMPPS workshops and headquarters. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and enhance their reputation through contributing to the operational effectiveness of the prison industry within the UK.

## Notice

Provision of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Management System (QMS) Services for HMPPS Prison Industries. HMPPS Prison Industries operates 91 accredited workshops in 37 prison establishments and the PI Quality Management System (QMS) is currently certified to ISO 9001:2015 by BM TRADA. The QA function is critical in maintaining this certification, ensuring conformity, and supporting continuous improvement through robust audit, policy oversight, and operational support functions. The requirement is for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver QA and QMS services to support the ongoing effectiveness, development, and expansion of the PI QMS in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards. Key outcomes include: * Maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certification across current registered workshops. * Providing QA support to existing and new establishments. * Supporting internal audits, policy development, and quality assurance initiatives. * Ensuring operational continuity and customer confidence through robust QA practices. The supplier will be expected to deliver the following core services: Core Activities: * Conduct internal QMS audits across 91 workshops in 37 establishments. * Prepare audit reports and ensure follow-up of non-conformances. * Review and update QMS documentation including: Quality Policy and Objectives QMS Escalation Policy and QMS User Guide * Support the Annual Management Review in line with ISO 9001:2015. * Act as liaison to BM TRADA for audits, scope changes, and recertification. * Provide QA guidance to prison workshops and HQ staff. * Support sites during application for certification, surveillance, and recertification audits. * Coach and mentor staff on QMS and QA compliance. * Support communication and promotion of QA processes within PI. Non-Core Activities: * Input into Industry Manager/Instructional Officer Toolkits. * Support in customer feedback systems. * Provide ad hoc QA input into new project development.

### Planning Information

Interested parties should request a Market Feedback document from mojprocurementindustries@justice.gov.uk which contains more detail on the requirement including a specification, and a short survey to provide feedback on our initial proposals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023474-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 16:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023474-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023474-2025
  20th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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