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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Self Employment Training course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Jun 2025 at 15:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a self-employment training course targeted at prisoners at HMP Elmley. This contract aims to prepare prisoners for self-employment upon release, offering knowledge in creating business plans, marketing, and identifying potential customers. The procurement was carried out using a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £48,158. The procurement is classified under the education and training services category with the main delivery locations in London and the South East, spanning from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or organisations with a voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) focus, such as CAP Enterprise (Kent) CIC, the successful supplier. Businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at self-employment training and support, are well-positioned to take advantage of such tenders. Being part of the dynamic purchasing system increases the likelihood of obtaining such contracts and allows businesses to contribute towards impactful societal reintegration programmes. This contract reflects a positive engagement with SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a preferred focus that could benefit enterprises in those sectors looking to expand within public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Self Employment Training course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self Employment training course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley. This contract shall deliver a course that shall develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that self-employment on release shall present for learners. The course shall allow learners to create a business plan with specialist help and advice. It should cover the following: - Personal characteristics for self-employment - Potential barriers to self-employment and solutions/guidance - Communication and team working - Decision making - Time management - Explain and present the business idea and examine strength and weaknesses - Identify the product / service - Identify potential customers - Marketing and advertising opportunities - How to create and present a business plan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30034d19-91f9-47dc-9d84-23414a92bbf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1cba9c-c683-4aa4-8fa5-5e1e4b47b9c4
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
£48,158 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,158 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 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
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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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAP ENTERPRISE (KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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