Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at the North East Prison Group

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement for employment coaches aimed at prisoners within the North East Prison Group under a dynamic purchasing system. This initiative, officially awarded on 23rd June 2026, focuses on education and training services with the contract commencing from 1st July 2026, extending until 30th June 2027. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the dynamic purchasing system. This contract, valued at £210,000, is positioned in the services category and is set to take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom, enhancing services for prisoners through employment coaching in preparation for their release.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in educational and rehabilitation services. Businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, stand to benefit from contributing to prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration efforts. Companies with expertise in educational services, specifically those with capability in providing tailored coaching and training, would find this tender an optimal fit. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their service portfolios while making a tangible impact on social outcomes by equipping prisoners for successful reintegration into society.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at the North East Prison Group

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at the North East Prison Group, to provide a pool of 'prison employment coaches' to recognise and record progress and achievement of prisoners working in prison employment and to support their preparation for release into education, training and employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-711101ba-1261-4d48-87d8-fbf036ed2833
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de62412c-c872-4d99-8635-b3a9f5062a93
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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