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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning Courses for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is the buying organisation for a contract involving the delivery of in-cell learning courses for prisoners at HMP Doncaster. This procurement belongs to the education and training services industry category. The location specified for the delivery of these services is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective method as a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded with a start date of 27th July 2026 and an end date set for 31st March 2027. The contract value amounts to £19,000 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses engaged in providing educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative in-cell learning solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement’s suitability criteria. While the contract has been awarded to PeoplePlus Group Ltd, such engagements are conducive for organisations aiming to establish or extend their services in partnership with government departments such as the Ministry of Justice in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning Courses for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning Courses for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1afb7d7b-7b54-49f4-aaee-e4e80db8ac10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c93533-d2ae-422f-a4fa-08f141cedb76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

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