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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Coaches provision for Prisoners at North East Group Prisons (HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham. HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Northumberland)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Ministry of Justice, has successfully awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of employment coaches for prisoners within the North East Group Prisons, including HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham, HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, and HMP Northumberland. This contract, classified under the education and training services industry, is in the award stage and was finalised on 28th March 2025, with all details published by 11th May 2025. The contract period began on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, valued at £225,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the procurement being suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. The project services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in education, training, and employment services targeted at the criminal justice system. The procurement is advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in providing support services that assist in the rehabilitation and employability of ex-offenders would find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, participation in such contracts can enhance a company’s profile and provide further avenues for collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Coaches provision for Prisoners at North East Group Prisons (HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham. HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Northumberland)

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Coaches provision for Prisoners at North East Prison Group (HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham, HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Northumberland)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08624ab4-4023-466e-bd42-0b75c0f18854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b7514e-282d-489b-84c4-dfc450b5e384
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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