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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Enrichment course for Prisoners at Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMMC) Prison Group

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 20:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award process for a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract focuses on providing an enrichment service for prisoners in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire (GMMC) Prison Group, covering institutions including HMP Buckley Hall and HMP Liverpool, among others. The procurement process was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which is classified under education and training services. Key dates include the award on 25th March 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project, valued at £73,093, targets services within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the education and training sector, especially those proficient in delivering innovative prisoner education services. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings within the correctional system sector, providing educational enrichment that could potentially aid prisoner rehabilitation and integration into society.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Enrichment course for Prisoners at Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMMC) Prison Group

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Enrichment service for Prisoners in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMMC) Prison Group region (HMP Buckley Hall, HMP Hindley, HMP Liverpool, HMP Risley, HMP Styal and HMP Thorn Cross)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5924f246-31b6-490e-a1cb-20c704266dca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58b1a533-4c74-4bb0-a847-3e655d3752d0
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
£73,093 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LTE GROUP (TRADING AS NOVUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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