Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

24 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice recently concluded the award stage of a public procurement process under the title "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford". This procurement, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, is aimed at delivering personal development and employability skills to prisoners in Chelmsford who are unable to participate in traditional educational programmes. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £30,500. The tender, located in the East of England, has now completed its awarding process, with the final award published on 24th July 2026.

This procurement represents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing tailored programmes for unique and challenging environments such as prisons. Companies with experience in personal and employability skills development can leverage this contract to expand their influence in the public sector. Suitable contenders for such opportunities are likely to be SMEs and VCSEs, which are encouraged to engage with contracts of this nature, especially as they have the potential to offer innovative approaches to prisoner education and rehabilitation services.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford. The supplier will provide a course that will deliver both personal development skills and employability skills, designed to work with men not engaging in the regime due to refusal, or unable to attend education for safety/health reasons. This programme will focus on personal development and cover a range of support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a0e4dae-ecd7-41e6-a40c-27a5b6d64ed1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0800b09a-b3cf-4e6b-ad8f-2a6da1ccefac
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
£30,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
Not specified

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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