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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment & Business Skills for prisoners at HMP Leicester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 19:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment and Business Skills for prisoners at HMP Leicester, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services category and has been awarded through a selective procurement method involving a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at GBP 6,796, commenced on 27th October 2025 and runs until 26th October 2026. The procurement reached its award stage with the contract being officially awarded on 23rd September 2025, and the details published on 13th November 2025.

This tender presents a distinct opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with a focus on self-employment and business skills development. Due to its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, small to medium enterprises and social enterprises are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. By engaging in competitive government procurement, businesses can significantly enhance their market presence and experience while contributing to the rehabilitation and skill development of prisoners in the UK.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment & Business Skills for prisoners at HMP Leicester

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment & Business Skills for prisoners at HMP Leicester. The Self-Employment & Business Skills Programme shall provide individuals with the essential knowledge and tools to explore self-employment opportunities upon release.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69bee11b-ee5f-4bdc-b78d-ffb222893a16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61c1824e-0e2e-4690-ae71-24805abdbaf5
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
£6,796 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,796 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE PLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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