MINISTRY OF JUSTICE · Awarded contract
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Provision of Interim Employment Positions for Prisoners at HMP Berwyn

Awarded 10 Nov 2017

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Awarded10 Nov 2017
Value£270,000.00
RegionWales
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8y 7mo ago5mo term
Awarded 10 Nov 2017Expired 30 Mar 2018

The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Interserve Investments Limited for the provision of an interim solution for the management, sourcing, and delivery of 100 employment positions for prisoners at HMP Berwyn in North Wales.

The supplier will operate commercially run workshops that simulate working conditions outside the custodial environment, enabling prisoners to obtain employability skills.

The contract is for a 5-month term and was awarded via a single tender under the Light Touch regime, with a value of AUD 270,000.

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