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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Mentoring course for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 May 2026 at 06:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has announced the successful award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Mentoring course for prisoners at HMP Wealstun. This contract, classified under education and training services, falls within the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed through a selective method, was in the award stage as of 1 May 2026. The contract, valued at £35,458.68, is scheduled to run from 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. Eligible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this procurement represents a significant opportunity in the public sector services category.

This tender is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on rehabilitation or prisoner education. SMEs and VCSEs will find this award appealing due to its specificity and alignment with community and social priorities. Kinetic Youth Ltd, an SME and VCSE, secured the contract, demonstrating the Ministry's commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Organisations with expertise in delivering educational programmes within institutional environments could benefit from participating in similar tenders to expand their reach and impact.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Mentoring course for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Mentoring course for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0944e1d1-f297-4828-ac89-9e195f2ba57c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7663f618-9eea-4af8-bb13-107423d28b39
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
£35,458 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,458 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINETIC YOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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