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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Self Development training course for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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30 Dec 2025 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice awarding a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a self-development training course for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh. This initiative falls under the "Education and training services" industry category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Liberty Choir UK on 22nd December 2025. The contract, valued at £9,999, will commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and focuses on the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering educational services within the corrections system. Companies with expertise in developing and delivering training courses targeted at personal development can leverage this contract to establish a presence in the public sector education market. Such a contract is particularly suitable for businesses familiar with the requirements of working in correctional facilities and those keen to contribute to inmate rehabilitation and skills development. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth through expanded service offerings and enhanced reputation in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Self Development training course for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Self Development training course for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fdcf01f-b230-470a-9fee-bb0d8bb99347
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe6eaab-7cef-4da7-8e2c-b842f39d9e8f
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
£9,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LIBERTY CHOIR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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