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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Co-ordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Stoke Heath

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, conducted a procurement process under their Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender, titled "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Co-ordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Stoke Heath," falls within the Education and training services industry category. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and it is currently at the award stage. The contract is scheduled to run from 5th January 2026 to 4th September 2026, with services to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The total contract value amounts to £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those experienced in providing instructional support within correctional facilities. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria specified. Awarding the contract to PeoplePlus Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier, underscores the scale of opportunities available for businesses that can engage with the public sector and deliver impactful education services in correctional settings.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Co-ordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Stoke Heath

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Co-ordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Stoke Heath

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-995aedac-8cdd-480c-bc96-60af24fecc1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/377ddb67-fae6-49b9-8b2a-a3cfe5a794d2
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
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Sep 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
TLG West Midlands (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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