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Award of a call off contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In-Cell Learning provision for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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06 Jul 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for an In-Cell Learning provision at HMP Bullingdon, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The industry category is Education and training services, relevant to the regions of London and South East, United Kingdom. The tender was valued at £20,000, with the contract period running from 15th April 2025 to 14th April 2026. The award was announced on 11th April 2025, with the supplier being PeoplePlus Group Ltd.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in developing and delivering learning programmes within secure estate environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar tenders within dynamic purchasing systems. As the awarded company, PeoplePlus Group Ltd, demonstrates, large businesses with a robust infrastructure to support such specialised provisions can also effectively compete. Opportunities like this enable businesses to expand their services into the public sector and grow their portfolio in education-focused contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In-Cell Learning provision for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Notice Description

Award of a all off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In-Cell Learning provision for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-776a25b6-0b31-471c-8915-d3fe5817f9ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30505aea-6963-438b-aed7-6fa940b22c0c
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 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

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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