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CIAG Lot 5

Delivery of careers information, advice, and guidance services across HMPPS-managed prisons in the East Midlands region. The service supports prisoners from induction to release by identifying career aspirations and setting education and work-related goals to reduce reoffending. This contract replaces services previously commissioned via the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System.

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Awarded value
£3.7m
As published
Published
17 December 2024
Awarded
9 December 2024
Career Connect
Contract length
52 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Independent lot

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

  • Provide an impartial and high-quality Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Service for prisoners
  • Support prisoners from induction to release in identifying career aspirations, setting education, skills and work-related goals, and achieving their aspirations upon release

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Independent lot
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
51 months
Contract dates
9 December 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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  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Career Connect
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Ministry of Justice

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The supplier

Career Connect

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/166990/ciag-lot-5
Buyer reference
tender_362006/1435676
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86213fbb-f219-4e17-8743-eec5830a97a0
Last checked
5 November 2026

Ministry of Justice. CIAG Lot 5. Contract award, 17 December 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/166990/ciag-lot-5 (accessed 5 November 2026).