Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
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Award of Prison Education Qualifications for ESOL (Lot 2) to Gateway Qualifications

Awarded 31 Jul 2023

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Awarded31 Jul 2023
Value£0.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 8mo term
Awarded 31 July 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Gateway Qualifications for awarding organisations for qualifications in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) as part of a framework covering seven specified curriculum areas in adult prisons across England.

The qualifications are mandatory for education providers appointed through separate procurement processes when delivering learning in these curriculum areas.

The contract was originally awarded under the Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016.

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