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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Progression Coaches for Prisoners at HMP Deerbolt

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 May 2026 at 06:36

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract valued at £56,000 under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, titled "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Progression Coaches for Prisoners at HMP Deerbolt," focuses on education and training services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The selective procurement method used was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and Bhuku has been awarded as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those experienced in providing services to incarcerated individuals. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a focus on inclusivity in the procurement process. Businesses that can offer innovative and effective coaching services to support the employment and progression of prisoners would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, fostering business growth and diversification into public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Progression Coaches for Prisoners at HMP Deerbolt

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment and Progression Coaches for Prisoners at HMP Deerbolt

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02e5d83e-1fb1-4088-a2d1-c4a5f951e6c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56e02d4-80e3-4b2c-8b59-a46fb5a5b953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BHUKU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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