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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Risley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice awarding a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Risley. The procurement is classified under the Education and Training Services industry (CPV code: 80000000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender status was marked as complete, with the contract period starting on 7th April 2026 and ending on 6th April 2027. The award was made to n-ergy Group Ltd on 26th March 2026, while the notice was published on 17th May 2026, carrying a contract value of £52,500.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in education and training services to expand their operations within the public sector. SMEs that focus on employability training would find this opportunity particularly fitting, given the contract’s suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. The successful supplier, n-ergy Group Ltd, exemplifies how businesses can capitalise on dynamic procurement systems to secure valuable contracts in the Justice sector. Engaging with contracts like these can significantly boost a company's growth prospects by establishing a presence in the niche area of prison education and rehabilitation services.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Risley

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Risley

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a84edcf-48e1-4704-b5d3-5c7a8d5716c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a5acfd-bdb4-485e-928a-9fb836b8cece
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
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N-ERGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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