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. Suppy of In Cell Kettles to the Ministry of Justice & The Scottish Prison Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,395,630 excluding VAT
- £2,874,756 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 September 2025
Contract dates
- 25 September 2025 to 24 September 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Less than 5 million including VAT
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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
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
Supplier
Lancaster Holdings t/a Bluestem
- Companies House: 11089637
38 Bluestem Road, Ransomes Industrial Estate
Ipswich
IP3 9RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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