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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Readiness Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Humber

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, titled "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Readiness Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Humber," focuses on education and training services, specifically in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This process, initiated as a tender, followed a selective procurement method and has reached the award stage. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 3rd July 2026, with a total contract value of £55,000 GBP. Key organisations involved include the Ministry of Justice as the buyer, located at Wellington Place, Leeds, and n-ergy Group Ltd as the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on employment readiness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in delivering targeted skill development programmes will find this market advantageous. The focus on prisoners nearing release offers a niche yet impactful segment where providers can leverage their specialised knowledge to drive reintegration. Businesses capable of adhering to dynamic purchasing systems and those with a track record of delivering measurable employment outcomes will be well-positioned to thrive in this environment.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Readiness Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Humber

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Readiness Skills course for Prisoners (approaching their release dates) at HMP Humber

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b749338-4430-4404-ad30-43719350bbae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f2bbf4-db43-496a-a9b9-6137ba3dddaa
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Jul 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N-ERGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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