Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment Course 2025 for prisoners at HMP Wandsworth

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment Course 2025" at HMP Wandsworth, located in London, UK. This award, under the selective procurement method, represents a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system within the Education and Training Services sector (CPV code 80000000), with the contract period set to commence on 27th January 2026 and conclude on 26th January 2027. The contract, valued at £9,050, was awarded to Learning Curve Group, following a procurement stage that ended on 25th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored courses for rehabilitation and skill development in prison environments. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such opportunities, as there is a clear emphasis on social value and rehabilitation through education. Engaging in projects like this can enhance a company's portfolio in providing specialised educational services and support long-term growth in a niche market.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment Course 2025 for prisoners at HMP Wandsworth

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self Employment Courses for prisoners at HMP Wandsworth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c04387e-e281-4f5b-ad90-a01de96285d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62061dd8-e067-46b8-bae8-244124a142a1
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
£9,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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