Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c31-dff5-70be-9f97-ab50c217d2c8/prison-education-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Prison Education Framework [Ministry of Justice.](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-justice) Estimated value £130,000,000 to £900,000,000 Published 28 Mar 2018 Deadline Closed 10 Apr 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Ministry of Justice (the "Authority") is seeking to establish a multi-lot framework for the provision of education services to those in custody in England - the Prison Education Framework (PEF). The PEF will comprise of 17 Lots . Up to five (5) suppliers will be appointed per Lot. Broadly, one call off competition will be conducted in respect of each Lot and one call off contract will be awarded per Lot to a single supplier. Suppliers appointed to a Lot will be mandated to participate in the call-off competition process for that Lot. The PEF will be for an intial period of 4 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at - [ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk](https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/) This procurement is being conducted under the Light Tough Regime ('LTR') in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 Additional information: ### BravoSolution esourcing portal [ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk](https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/) The procurement exercise will be run via the BravoSolution esourcing portal. If your organisation is not already registered then we advise you to register using the embedded hyperlink. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) requires tender documentation issued by government departments for contracts exceeding 10 000 GBP over the life of contract are published online at [gov.uk/contracts-finder](https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder) for the general public. The contract awarded as a result of this procurement will be published on this website, subject to the statutory grounds for redaction as set out in the FOI Act 2000.The MoJ reserves the right to reject all or any of the bids for the competition and not to appoint any potential provider, without any liability on its part. Please submit any queries in relation to this procurement via the 'xxxxxPrison Education Framework - Market Engagement PQQ (PQQ\_65)'xxxxx within Bravo, which is being utilised as a data room for this procurement. check xxxx as should be diferent but need Charles to decide where/what to do ??? Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f5ba6b7b-c3f8-43fd-83d3-f26e78c6edca) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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