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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Media course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 18:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System was initiated by the Ministry of Justice to provide a media course for prisoners at HMP HighDown. This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. The location for this service is primarily within London and the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to the supplier SevenThreeOne on 31st March 2025, with the contract period running from 6th April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, marking the completion of the tender process. The total contract value is GBP 24,819.32, and it was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering specialised courses within institutional settings like prisons. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on social value, such as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to participate in this kind of procurement process, owing to the Ministry of Justice's suitability criteria that favour these entities. The contract offers a valuable opportunity to expand business operations within the public sector, leveraging expertise in educational programme delivery to meet specific client needs within the justice system.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Media course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Media course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-636de236-550b-4eae-a317-56ed13e572e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5be89a0-0ac6-4275-8f90-84bf4fa3c60d
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
£24,819 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,819 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 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
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

SEVENTHREEONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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