Award

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Holistic Work course for Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Apr 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process, titled "Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Holistic Work course for Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh." This contract falls under the Education and training services category and is intended to be delivered in both London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to "A Few Great Men" and runs from 30th April 2025 to 29th April 2026, with a total value of £30,000. Notably, this award is part of a dynamic purchasing system, which concluded its tender period on 10th February 2025, signalling the shift from its tender phase to the award phase.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on holistic work courses. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as those belonging to voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this contract well-suited to their strengths. Participating in such procurement processes can aid business growth by expanding market reach and establishing partnerships with governmental bodies. The selective procurement method indicates that the process was competitive yet accessible for suitable entities within the required industry sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Holistic Work course for Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Holistic Work course for Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c45fe24-1fab-4adc-9619-a7b00a60dd28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a36acaf-ae13-402e-9ba7-05994732d10f
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 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
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A FEW GREAT MEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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