Tender

Procurement for the Provision of Prisoner Education Services (Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG))

  • Ministry of Justice

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-031408

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03dc6c

Published 25 October 2023, 8:06am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Ministry of Justice

102 Petty France

London

SW1H 9AJ

Email

ccmd-prisoneducationservice-programme@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 02033343555

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

Public order and safety


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Procurement for the Provision of Prisoner Education Services (Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG))

two.1.2) Main CPV code

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

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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.

We are seeking to procure new CIAG contracts that can 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 (currently being procured

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027125-2023).

Suppliers can bid for both Core Education and CIAG services.

This procurement will cover the provision of CIAG services in all prisons managed by HMPPS in England, with the exception of two, and four prisons managed by private operators in England.

This requirement has been classified as being subject to the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement shall be a single stage procurement with a single submission requirement in response to an Invitation to Tender (ITT).

The procurement shall comprise of eleven regional lots. The contracts will commence on the 1st April 2025.

The duration of the contracts shall be for an initial four (4) years with options to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years. Total 7-year value £72,360,000.00

The Authority is using the Jaggaer electronic eSourcing Portal (formerly Bravo) for the procurement. The ITT, which is comprised of three volumes and supporting documentation, is available only in electronic format via the Portal. Bidders must register the names of all contacts requiring access to the sourcing event and must submit queries via the Portal.

https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £72,360,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

The market cap will be set at 33% of the minimum level of the Cap on Charges for all Lots (see further ITT).

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1: Avon and South Dorset Group & Devon and North Dorset Group

Lot No

Lot 1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
  • UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
  • UKK4 - Devon

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 comprises of the following Prisons:

HMP Bristol, 19 Cambridge Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8PS

HMP Channings Wood, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6DW

HMP Dartmoor, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6RR

HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucester, GL12 8DB

HMP Erlestoke, Erlestoke, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5TU

HMP Exeter, 30 New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EX

HMP Guys Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0AH

HMP Leyhill, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucester, GL12 8BT

HMP Portland, 104 The Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL

HMP The Verne, Verne Common Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1EQ

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £5,400,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk Group and Hertfordshire, Essex and Suffolk Group

Lot No

Lot 2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH1 - East Anglia
  • UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
  • UKH3 - Essex

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Bedford, St Loves, Bedford, MK40 1HG

HMP Bure, Jaguar Drive, Badersfield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5GB

HMP Chelmsford, 200 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LQ

HMP Highpoint, Stradishall, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9YG

HMP Hollesley Bay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3JW

HMP Littlehey, Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0SR

HMP Norwich, Knox Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4LU

HMP The Mount, Molyneaux Avenue, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0NZ

HMP Warren Hill, Grove Road, Hollesley, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3BF

HMP Wayland, Griston, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6RL

HMP Whitemoor, Longhill Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0PR

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £8,300,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3: Cumbria and Lancashire Group

Lot No

Lot 3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Garth, Ulnes Walton, Leyland, Preston, PR26 8NE

HMP Haverigg, North Lane, Millom, LA18 4NA

HMP Kirkham, Freckleton Road, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2RN

HMP Lancaster Farms, Stone Row Head, Off Quernmore Road, Lancaster, LA1 3QZ

HMP Preston, 2 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5AB

HMP Wymott, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR26 8LW

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4: Tees and Wear Group

Lot No

Lot 4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Deerbolt, Bowes Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9BG

HMP Durham, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HU

HMP Frankland, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5YD

HMP Full Sutton, Moor Lane, Full Sutton, York, YO41 1PS

HMP Holme House, Holme House Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 2QU

HMP Kirklevington Grange, Yarm, Cleveland, TS15 9PA

HMP Low Newton, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5YA

HMP Northumberland, Wansbeck Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9XG

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £5,240,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5: East Midlands Group & North Midlands Group

Lot No

Lot 5:

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Drake Hall, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6LQ

HMP Foston Hall, Foston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5DN

HMP Gartree, Gallow Field Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RP

HMP Leicester, 116 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7AJ

HMP Lincoln, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 4BD

HMP Morton Hall, Eagle Road, Swinderby, Lincoln, LN6 9PT

HMP North Sea Camp, Croppers Lane, Freiston, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0QX

HMP Nottingham, Perry Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 3AG

HMP Onley, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8AP

HMP Ranby, Retford, Nottingham, DN22 8EU

HMP Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HW

HMP Whatton, New Lane, Whatton, Nottingham, NG13 9FQ

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £7,350,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6: Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire Group

Lot No

Lot 6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD - North West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Buckley Hall, Buckley Hall Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9DP

HMP Hindley, Barracks Road, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TH

HMP Liverpool, 68 Hornby Road, Liverpool, L9 3DF

HMP Manchester, 1 Southall Street, Manchester, M60 9AH

HMP Risley, Warrington Road, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6BP

HMP Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4HR

HMP Thorn Cross, Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4RL

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £4,700,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7: Kent, Surrey and Sussex Group

Lot No

Lot 7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ - South East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Road, Bisley, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9EX

HMP Downview, Sutton Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5PD

HMP East Sutton Park, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3DF

HMP Elmley, Church Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4DZ

HMP Ford, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BX

HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA

HMP Maidstone, 36 County Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UZ

HMP Rochester, 1 Fort Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3QS

HMP Send, Ripley Road, Woking, Surrey, GU23 7LJ

HMP Standford Hill, Church Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AA

HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Road, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, ME12 4AX

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £6,420,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8: London Group

Lot No

Lot 8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 8 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Belmarsh, Western Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0EB

HMP Brixton, Jebb Avenue, Brixton, London, SW2 5XF

HMP Feltham, Bedfont Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 4ND

HMP Isis, Western Way, Thamesmead, SE28 0NZ

HMP Pentonville, Caledonian Road, London, N7 8TT

HMP Thameside, Griffin Manorway, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0FJ

HMP Wandsworth, Heathfield Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 3HU

HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0AE

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £9,810,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 9: South Central Group

Lot No

Lot 9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKJ - South East (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 9 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Aylesbury, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1EH

HMP Bullingdon, Bicester, Oxon, OX25 1PZ

HMP Grendon, Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0TL

HMP Huntercombe, Nuffield, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5SB

HMP Isle of Wight, Albany House, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5RS

HMP Long Lartin, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TZ

HMP Springhill, Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0TL

HMP Winchester, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DF

HMP Woodhill, Tattenhoe Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4DA

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £5,330,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 10: West Midlands Group

Lot No

Lot 10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 10 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Birmingham, Winson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AS

HMP Brinsford, New Road, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, WV10 7PY

HMP Featherstone, New Road, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, WV10 7PU

HMP Hewell, Hewell Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6QS

HMP Oakwood, Oaks Drive, Featherstone, West Midlands, WV10 7QD

HMP Stafford, 54 Gaol Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3AW

HMP Stoke Heath, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2JL

HMP Swinfen Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9QS

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £7,660,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 11: Yorkshire Group

Lot No

Lot 11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231230 - Prison services
  • 79634000 - Career guidance services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 11 consists of the following Prisons:

HMP Askham Grange, Askham Richard, York, YO23 3FT

HMP Doncaster, Marshgate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX

HMP Hatfield, Lancaster Drive, Lindholme, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6FA

HMP Hull, Hedon Road, Hull, HU9 5LS

HMP Humber, Sands Lane, Brough, East Yorkshire, HU15 2JZ

HMP Leeds, 2 Gloucester Terrace, Stanningley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2TJ

HMP Moorland, Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6BW

HMP New Hall, Dial Wood, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4XX

HMP Wakefield, 5 Love Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9AG

HMP Wealstun, Church Causeway, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, Yorkshire, LS23 7AZ

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £7,650,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend the term of this Contract beyond the end of the Initial Term or beyond the end of any additional period (as applicable) for a minimum of one (1) year and provided the maximum aggregate additional period shall not exceed three (3) years

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-018080

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

19 December 2023

Local time

11:00am

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

19 December 2023

Local time

11:00am


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

Bidders are invited to send a maximum of two delegates to a Tender Information Event (the Event) to be held on the 13th November 2023 from 10am to 12 noon on Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the Event is to provide general guidance on the ITT documentation and requirements. To register to attend the Event, please send a message via the e-sourcing Portal with the name and e-mail details of the delegates. Note that the Event will be recorded, and the recording will be accessible on the e-Sourcing Portal for all Bidders.

Tenders must remain valid and capable of acceptance for 400 days from the Tender Submission Deadline.

This requirement has been classified as being subject to the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Under the Light Touch Regime, the Authority is not obliged to observe the full requirements of the Regulations, including the detailed rules and timescales applicable to the procurement procedures covered by the Regulations. This is irrespective of the use of this standard notice (the Authority is unable to use the Light Touch Regime notice for technical compatibility reasons).

CIAG Services are part of the PES Programme to transform prison education. Separate procurements will be run for Core Education, Screening and Assessment Tools and Common Awarding Organisations.

Award of contract: The Authority is not committed to any course of action as a result of this Contract Notice. It is not liable for any costs incurred in respect of expressing an interest or in tendering for this opportunity. The Authority reserves the right to abandon, rewind, pause or terminate the procurement and not to award one or more contract(s) at its own discretion. Nothing in this Contract Notice shall generate any contractual obligations prior to the signature of a Contract.

Important notice: This Contract Notice must be read in full together with the procurement documents being released for this procurement. Bidders are reminded that participation in this procurement will be subject to the conditions of participation set out in the procurement documents and the eSourcing Portal.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Courts of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice, Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 02033343555

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

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