Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Services for HMPPS Prisons - Lot 6

Awarded 09 Dec 2024

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Awarded09 Dec 2024
Value£2,290,055.00
SupplierThe Growth Company Limited
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 5mo4y 4mo term, 44% elapsed
Awarded 9 Dec 2024Expires 30 Mar 2029

About

Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to The Growth Company Limited for the provision of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services under Lot 6 of the Prisoner Education Service (PES) programme.

The contract, valued at £2,290,055, supports HMPPS's strategic priorities to improve prisoner numeracy and literacy, incentivise qualification and skill improvement, and equip Governors with necessary tools and support.

The CIAG service aims to reduce reoffending by assisting prisoners from induction to release in identifying career aspirations, setting education, skills, and work-related goals, and achieving aspirations upon release.

This procurement covers all prisons managed by HMPPS in England, except four privately operated prisons, and replaces services previously commissioned via the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (PEDPS).

Service delivery commenced on 1st April 2025.

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