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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at HMP High Down

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 18:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located at 5 Wellington Place, Leeds, has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at HMP High Down. This procurement process, classified under the "Education and training services" category, specifically addresses regions in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded using a selective procurement method from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was active as of 4th September 2025, with the contract period starting on 15th September 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The process was initiated as a tender and the total value of the contract is £11,667.67.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in the education and training sector. The procurement process highlights a particular opportunity for organisations focusing on employment coaching services within the prison system. Businesses that can offer specialised training services tailored to prisoners will find this call-off contract particularly beneficial, providing a structured platform for growth and development in the public sector. With Beating Time (also known as "Choirs Beating Time") already engaged as a supplier, there is potential for collaboration or competition to enhance service delivery in this valuable area.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Notice Description

award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72c5f103-c3d1-4f21-afae-508a5a2ff178
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1f1270-5fa1-4072-b164-177cea06e47a
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
£11,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,667 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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, TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATING TIME (ALSO KNOWN AS "CHOIRS BEATING TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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