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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start Up training for prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start-Up training for inmates at HMP/YOI Isis, London, United Kingdom. This initiative is designed to facilitate education and training services with a focus on self-employment for prisoners preparing for release. The procurement process, classified under CPV 80000000 for education and training services, was conducted via selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is slated to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an award value of £11,380 GBP. The award was published on 27th February 2026 and involves Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC as the supplier.

This tender presents unique business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations capable of delivering specialised training services in the education sector. The focus on business start-up skills development for prisoners provides niche opportunities for businesses that specialise in vocational education, empowerment programmes, or social reintegration initiatives. Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC, the supplier, is a small and voluntary community sector enterprise, indicating potential for similar scaled businesses to engage in future contracts within the prison education sector. The Ministry of Justice, overseeing this initiative, underscores the role of dynamic and tailored educational programmes in supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through entrepreneurial training.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start Up training for prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start Up training for prisoners at HMP /YOI Isis. A self-employment programme for prisoners preparing for release who are interested in starting their own business. The programme shall consist of an in-custody programme as well as a smaller number of individual practical support packages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-690756d7-07fc-41e6-87f1-81e4dbfcf3ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aac47de-28ef-4f4e-9040-668aad3b38ac
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
£11,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTREPRENEURS UNLOCKED

Further Information

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