Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

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

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 12:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of In-Cell Education services at HMP Onley, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the Education and training services category and has been procured via a selective method as a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, with a total value of GBP 25,000. The procurement process, managed by the Ministry of Justice from Leeds, concluded with the award on 15th May 2026, with the contract period running from 15th May 2026 to 14th May 2027.

This tender represents an opportunity primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing educational services within the correctional system. The contract awarded to People Plus Group Ltd, a company fitting the SME profile, highlights the potential for other similar businesses to engage in this specialized market. Entities offering tailored educational solutions, particularly those focusing on adult education and rehabilitation, would find such opportunities align well with their service offerings, supporting business growth through engagement with government-led initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE PLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-46d8389b-ce28-4e79-9527-985cc52d7a74-2026-07-24T13:23:38+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-24T13:23:38+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-46d8389b-ce28-4e79-9527-985cc52d7a74",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_518400/1592529",
        "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",
        "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",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "80000000",
            "description": "Education and training services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 25000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-21T15:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-05-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-05-14T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-135448",
            "name": "Ministry of Justice",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Justice"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 Wellington Place",
                "locality": "Leeds",
                "postalCode": "LS1 4AP",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Commercial.Prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05722765",
            "name": "People Plus Group Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "People Plus Group Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05722765"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, England, BS1 3AE"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-135448",
        "name": "Ministry of Justice"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-46d8389b-ce28-4e79-9527-985cc52d7a74-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-05-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-24T13:23:38+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 25000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-05722765",
                    "name": "People Plus Group Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-05-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-05-14T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfea4365-6221-47a4-8650-0b271580a0d7",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-24T13:23:38+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}