Award

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Residents of HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

26 Jun 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, UK, has concluded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an employability course aimed at residents of HMP Highpoint. This contract falls under the "Education and training services" category, with delivery locations specified in London and the South East of England. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, concluding its tender period on June 10, 2025, with an award made on June 17, 2025. The contract, valued at £36,635, is set to run from July 1, 2025, until March 31, 2026. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, indicating the successful conclusion of the selection of the service provider.

This contract presents opportunities for business growth primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to engage in public sector contracts of this nature. The winning bidder for this contract, Northampton Saints Foundation, demonstrates that businesses with expertise in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering employability courses, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance an organisation’s portfolio and expand their presence within the public sector, particularly within the realm of educational services.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Residents of HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Residents of HMP Highpoint

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68ebae82-a7a3-42ab-bf67-4fef0909a8c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec6059b-6380-4dd1-9c99-3423e4d78e6c
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
£36,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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