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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for External Employers Events 2025 for prisoners at HMP Lewes

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Sep 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on external employers' events for prisoners at HMP Lewes. This tender, awarded to Karen Mackey Consultants, encompasses primarily construction-related events with potential for multi-sector engagement tailored to the needs of the prisoner cohort. The procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category (CPV code 80000000) and is delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, as part of a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the completion award notice published on 13th September 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in organising or facilitating events aimed at improving employment prospects for prisoners. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses catering to the construction and multi-sector needs of prisons could find valuable partnership and expansion potential in working with government or institutional buyers. The Ministry of Justice's support of dynamic purchasing systems also ensures ongoing opportunities for innovative service providers who can contribute to defined prisoner outcomes through creative and flexible service provision.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for External Employers Events 2025 for prisoners at HMP Lewes

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for External Employers Events 2025 for prisoners at HMP Lewes. Events will mainly be focused within construction but with the option of multi-sector events to match the needs of the prisoner cohort.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bde3659-7415-4cf0-8171-f9c936460ba0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d0c4c7-e0e5-41f9-acac-5cc5d97871af
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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