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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of the Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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04 Nov 2025 at 21:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the contracting process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for the delivery of Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley, aimed at equipping inmates with business skills and mentorship to aid their post-prison transition. The procurement falls under the education and training services category with a budget of £8,365 and covers the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1 October 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026. People Plus Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract following a competitive process completed by 27 August 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in vocational and rehabilitation programmes within correctional facilities. The project's focus on fostering entrepreneurial skills offers a niche for companies capable of delivering innovative and impactful training initiatives. Furthermore, with the procurement specifying suitability for both SMEs and VCSEs, smaller entities with flexible, tailored solutions stand a strong chance to compete, especially those experienced in public sector contracts within the penal education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of the Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of the Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley. The course shall offer skills and mentorship to the prisoners, helping prisoners to leave prison with a sound business idea and plan, and a solid foundation on which to action their business plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-523bb79c-dae3-4e31-bab6-222d0228a4ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccd11e5-8ac0-4fdc-b02c-5b7d6f554313
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,365 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,365 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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
TLF East 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

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