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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of In-Cell Education for prisoners at HMP Onley

Ministry of Justice

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured in-cell education services for prisoners at HMP Onley. The requirement covers education and training delivered through prisoners’ cells, supporting learning within the prison environment rather than a general education programme. HMP Onley is in the West Midlands, and the procurement is categorised as education and training services. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Justice. This requirement is relevant to providers of prison education, secure-estate learning, distance learning, digital or in-cell educational content, and associated learner support, provided they can operate within the requirements of a custodial setting. The named establishment and prison-based delivery model make this more specific than a standard education or training services contract.

This procurement has been awarded through a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender closed on 21 April 2026 at 15:00. The contract was awarded to People Plus Group Ltd on 15 May 2026 for £25,000, with a contract period from 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2027. The procurement was for services and was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active and the tender is complete. The selected supplier is the sole named award recipient. The award value is the value reported for this call-off, and should not be treated as a wider value for the dynamic purchasing system or for other prison education requirements.

For a supplier that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates demand from the Ministry of Justice for focused education provision inside a named prison, using a dynamic purchasing system call-off route. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need to show that it can design and deliver education suitable for prisoners learning in-cell, work within the operational and security constraints of HMP Onley or comparable establishments, and support learners without relying on a conventional classroom model. Relevant education and training delivery capability, secure-prison operating experience, dependable content or technology provision, and the capacity to manage a defined call-off requirement would strengthen a supplier’s position. The opportunity was also identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating that smaller specialist providers may be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of In-Cell Education for prisoners at HMP Onley

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of In-Cell Education for prisoners at HMP Onley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46d8389b-ce28-4e79-9527-985cc52d7a74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfea4365-6221-47a4-8650-0b271580a0d7
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 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
Postcode Area
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

Further Information

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