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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In-Cell Learning service for Prisoners at HMP Risley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to PeoplePlus Group Ltd for the provision of an In-Cell Learning service at HMP Risley. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services industry category, indicating a focus on enhancing educational opportunities within the prison system. Situated in the North West of the United Kingdom, the procurement followed a selective method as a Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract covers a period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a project value of £39,000. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 11 May 2025, highlighting the Ministry's commitment to improving educational services for inmates.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational and training services, particularly those focusing on innovative, in-prison education solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities due to the procurement system's accommodation for these organisations. Businesses aiming to contribute to social restoration and development within the penal system will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and establishing a reputation as a provider of essential services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In-Cell Learning service for Prisoners at HMP Risley

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In-Cell Learning TV service for Prisoners at HMP Risley

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-355a04a9-c72c-4712-859a-9d7a34058d1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd789fc-a1b5-4d40-9c94-80e3d79fc97b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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