Contract awardedCareers advice

CIAG Lot 4

Delivery of careers information, advice, and guidance services across HMPPS-managed prisons in England, excluding four privately-operated sites. The service supports prisoners from induction to release by identifying career aspirations, setting education and skills goals, and facilitating employment pathways. This contract replaces services previously commissioned via the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System.

Awarded value
£2.7m
As published
Published
17 December 2024
Awarded
29 November 2024
Ingeus
Contract length
52 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Service

Provision of impartial careers information, advice, and guidance services to support prisoner rehabilitation, education, and employment prospects upon release.

  • Provision of an impartial and high-quality Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) Service in HMPPS-managed prisons in England, except four prisons managed by private operators
  • Support for prisoners from induction to release by identifying career aspirations, setting education, skills and work-related goals, and supporting prisoners to achieve their aspirations upon release

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
52 months
Contract dates
29 November 2024 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
75231200

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Lifecycle

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Ministry of Justice

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/164228/ciag-lot-4
Buyer reference
tender_362006/1435639
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83f631c3-2872-4067-a310-e026ed272439
Last checked
5 November 2026

Ministry of Justice. CIAG Lot 4. Contract award, 17 December 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/164228/ciag-lot-4 (accessed 5 November 2026).