Scope
Description
The purchase of In Cell Kettles for a limited period to ensure supply whilst workshops are developed in prisons to allow for internal production by Public Sector Prison Industries
Contract 1. Supply of In Cell Kettles to the Ministry of Justice & The Scottish Prison Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,395,630 excluding VAT
- £2,874,756 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 7 September 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
Following expiration of a contract which was awarded following a competitive procedure, it has become necessary to direct award the supply of in cell kettles to the previous incumbent. This is the result of a decision made by Public Sector Prison Industries to manufacture kettles in prison workshops to provide meaningful work for prisoners, as opposed to purchasing kettles. Due to the time taken to establish the workshops, there will be a requirement to ensure the existing kettle is available for issue to prisoners. There is no guarantee of quantiites and the direct award is limited to 2 years and cannot be extended.
Supplier
Bluestem Group
- Companies House: 11089637
38 Bluestem Road, Ransomes Industrial Estate
Ipswich
IP3 9RR
United Kingdom
Email: info@bluestemgroup.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Supply of In Cell Kettles to the Ministry of Justice & The Scottish Prison Service
Contracting authority
Ministry of Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNN-2773-HVYN
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email: mojprocurementoperationalgoodsandservices@justice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government