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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Departure Lounge service for prisoners at HMP Nottingham

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, England, has completed the award of a call-off contract under its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract involves the provision of a Departure Lounge service for prisoners at HMP Nottingham. This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category, specifically designed to support prisoners' engagement with resettlement services as they are released. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. While the award status is complete, the contract period is scheduled to start on 2nd February 2026 and conclude on 1st February 2027, with the service impacting regions such as Yorkshire and the Humber and the East Midlands. The contract, valued at £61,675, was published on 23rd December 2025, demonstrating an effective contracting process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those equipped to provide person-centred support systems within the penal system. The Ministry of Justice has partnered with Ingeus UK Limited, a large-scale service provider, to deliver this contract. The procurement is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a pathway to contribute to social rehabilitation initiatives. Engaging with such government projects can provide sustained business growth and diversified portfolio opportunities for organisations within the specified industry category.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Departure Lounge service for prisoners at HMP Nottingham

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Departure Lounge for prisoners at HMP Nottingham. The Departure Lounge will provide service users with an increased sense of support and impact their level of engagement with services. The service will be person centred to ensure that they have an increased level of understanding and expectation of their release and resettlement needs and an awareness of key appointments in place for their release.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-701048b7-338c-4cd8-b32f-6f2a9e0ebc44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaddd5cd-3176-433c-8e79-91bd5c90efab
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
£61,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INGEUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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