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Award of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Services for HMPPS Prisons - Lot 9

Awarded 07 Dec 2024

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Awarded07 Dec 2024
Value£2,713,158.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 5mo4y 4mo term, 44% elapsed
Awarded 7 Dec 2024Expires 30 Mar 2029

Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Seetec Business Technology Centre for the provision of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services under Lot 9 of the Prisoner Education Service (PES) programme.

The contract, valued at £2,713,158, covers impartial and high-quality CIAG services in prisons managed by HMPPS in England, excluding four privately operated prisons.

The service aims to support prisoners from induction to release by identifying career aspirations, setting education, skills, and work-related goals, and assisting in achieving employment or further education upon release.

Service delivery commenced on 1st April 2025.

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