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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self Employment Programme for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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14 Oct 2025 at 19:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for a Self Employment Programme for Prisoners at HMP Lewes and falls under the education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000). The procurement process employed a selective method via call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 11th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project covers areas in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East, with a total contract value of £17,850. The tender process concluded on 25th August 2025, and the award was published on 14th October 2025.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in offering educational services within prison environments. CAP Enterprise (kent) cic, an organisation known for supporting visibility and community engagement, has already been named as the supplier. Businesses with expertise in creating comprehensive self-employment programmes will find this tender relevant for broadening their service delivery and enhancing their portfolio in public sector engagements. Such opportunities are particularly fitting for enterprises looking to leverage their niche capabilities in education to impact socially valuable projects.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self Employment Programme for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self Employment Programme for Prisoners at HMP Lewes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54b3384e-bdc5-4eb1-99cb-d68b9358cbc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e88230-c096-4143-a1c0-ca6cefadc309
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
£17,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 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

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
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

CAP ENTERPRISE (KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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