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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning courses for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of In-Cell Learning courses for prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This is a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project, valued at £25,000, falls under the Education and Training Services category and is relevant to businesses in this sector operating in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 2nd May 2026 to 1st May 2027, with the award being made on 22nd April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in educational services, especially those that can enhance or expand their capabilities tailored to correctional facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this project particularly suitable, allowing them to engage in a meaningful sector with both social and economic impacts. The Ministry of Justice’s partnership with established suppliers like PeoplePlus Group Ltd indicates a collaborative environment conducive to innovation and development in prison education services.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning courses for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning courses for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6158612f-2ad6-4003-9cfd-67a5d04ee0e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d381b431-2d99-4310-b248-5013179856c3
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 May 2027 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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