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Award of a Call Off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In Cell Learning course for Prisoners at HMP Channings Wood

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an "In Cell Learning course for Prisoners" at HMP Channings Wood. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award was completed as of 11 May 2025, with the contracting process at the award stage. The contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £30,000. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing educational services within correctional facilities. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or those that cater to social value principles, such as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to tender for such contracts in the future. The successful supplier, PeoplePlus Group Ltd, is a large-scale organisation, highlighting potential competition from established firms in this sector. Engaging in this type of procurement process can foster expansion into specialised educational services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In Cell Learning course for Prisoners at HMP Channings Wood

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an In Cell Learning course for Prisoners at HMP Channings Wood

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81980f54-854d-4375-a9b2-7da56858303a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23468db8-b07f-40f1-8027-a75e4013831e
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
TLK South West (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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