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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employability, Personal Development and Social Reintegration support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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21 Nov 2025 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the awarding stage of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract, valued at £50,000, is aimed at providing employability, personal development, and social reintegration support for prisoners at HMP Portland. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The services fall under the education and training category (CPV: 80000000) and will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2025 and will run until 30th April 2026.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the successful contract awarded to 100 & First Foundation, a company fitting this profile. Businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in social reintegration, would find this type of procurement suitable. Engaging in such contracts can expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation in delivering specialised services, and contribute to the social good, aligning with the goals of public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employability, Personal Development and Social Reintegration support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employability, Personal Development and Social Reintegration support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a125cee-1856-40b3-ba4b-49219af662b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01cb2876-3554-495f-826a-88437ebc2e4a
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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