Provision of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Services in Prisons – Lot 5
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Services in Prisons – Lot 5
Awarded 09 Dec 2024
Awarded09 Dec 2024
Value£3,694,841.00
SupplierCareer Connect
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 5mo4y 4mo term, 44% elapsed
Awarded 9 Dec 2024Expires 30 Mar 2029
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Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Career Connect for the provision of Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services under Lot 5 of the Prisoner Education Service (PES) programme.
The contract, valued at £3,694,841, supports the delivery of impartial and high-quality CIAG to prisoners in HMPPS-managed prisons in England, excluding four privately operated prisons.
The service aims to reduce reoffending by helping prisoners identify career aspirations, set education, skills, and work-related goals, and achieve employment or further education upon release.
The procurement comprised eleven regional lots, with service delivery commencing on 1 April 2025.
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