Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Services in HMPPS-Managed Prisons in England

Awarded 04 Dec 2024

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Awarded04 Dec 2024
Value£2,778,802.00
SupplierSeetec Business Technology Centre
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionSouth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 5mo4y 4mo term, 45% elapsed
Awarded 4 Dec 2024Expires 30 Mar 2029

About

Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Seetec Business Technology Centre for the provision of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services in all prisons managed by HMPPS in England, excluding four prisons managed by private operators.

The contract, valued at £2,778,802, is part of the Prisoner Education Service (PES) programme, which aims to improve prisoners' numeracy and literacy, incentivise qualification and skill improvement, and support governors in leading this work.

The CIAG service will provide impartial and high-quality guidance to prisoners from induction to release, helping them identify career aspirations and set education, skills, and work-related goals to prepare for employment or further education upon release.

Service delivery commenced on 1st April 2025.

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