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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a "From Bars to Business" course for Prisoners HMP Portland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a "From Bars to Business" course aimed at enhancing the employability skills of prison leavers at HMP Portland. The contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the Education and Training Services category and is facilitated via a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The course will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, and the contract will run from 5th January 2026 to 4th April 2026. Key dates include the tender period end on 11th December 2025 and the award announcement on 30th December 2025. The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, serves as the buyer, while 100 & First Foundation has been awarded the contract.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for entities specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on workforce development and social reintegration. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are well-positioned to participate, as the procurement process encourages engagement from such organisations. Companies with experience in providing educational programmes within the correctional system or those looking to expand into this sector could find this contract beneficial for business growth, well-aligned with the Ministry's goals of supporting prison leavers in their transition back into the community via skill enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a "From Bars to Business" course for Prisoners HMP Portland

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a "From Bars to Business" course for Prisoners HMP Portland. These courses are designed for developing and boosting the employability skills of prison leavers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2481fe73-ee80-47f4-8053-7b8a077edea0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ce28ac-025f-467b-830e-94f213cc2e47
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

100 & FIRST FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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