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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Employment Project for Prisoners at HMP Pentonville

Ministry of Justice

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21 Aug 2026 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured an education and training service for HMP Pentonville in London. The requirement was a peer-led recruitment and employment support programme for prisoners, helping them develop skills and confidence, build connections with employers, and move successfully into the community and employment after release. This was a service rather than a goods or construction contract, focused on practical employment preparation and transition support within a prison setting. The opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. It would suit providers experienced in prisoner rehabilitation, employability, vocational support, peer-led programmes or employer engagement, particularly those able to work directly with people approaching release.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded on 18 August 2026 to Beating Time, also known as Choirs Beating Time. The award value is £13,500. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. It was a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, rather than an open standalone tender. The tender submission deadline was 31 July 2026 at 3pm. The procurement was for services and was assessed through the purchasing system’s selection and evaluation arrangements. The completed process therefore records both the selected provider and the agreed delivery period for this peer employment project at HMP Pentonville.

This award indicates demand from the Ministry of Justice for focused employment support delivered in a prison environment, combining peer involvement, confidence-building, recruitment preparation and links with employers. A credible future provider would need safeguarding arrangements, experience working with prisoners or people facing significant barriers to employment, and the ability to support transition from custody into the community. Relevant capability may include employability coaching, peer-worker recruitment and supervision, employer brokerage, vocational guidance and sustained resettlement support. Organisations with strong community or social enterprise partnerships may be well placed, as may smaller specialist providers able to deliver a targeted programme and demonstrate practical outcomes. Understanding prison operating requirements and building trusted relationships with learners, staff and employers would be important.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Employment Project for Prisoners at HMP Pentonville

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Employment Project for Prisoners at HMP Pentonville. The supplier will deliver a peer-led recruitment and employment support programme, designed to equip our prisoners with the skills, confidence and employer connections required to transition successfully into the community and into employment upon release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d28e492-f9aa-48bc-bab0-d82e5defab07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd49d70-0508-43fe-a71d-5a3e73952be6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£13,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Beating Time (also known as Choirs Beating Time)

Further Information

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