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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for Prisoners at HMP Portland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract involves a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for prisoners at HMP Portland, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Tagged under the education and training services industry category, the procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 30th December 2025, and it runs from 5th January 2026 to 4th July 2026, with a total value of £40,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education and training services. Engaging with this contract allows such businesses to contribute to social good by providing essential skills and mentoring for prisoners, potentially enhancing their market reputation and expanding their portfolio. The contract's focus on pre-release employment mentoring underscores its importance in improving employment outcomes for individuals, marking it as an attractive opportunity for organisations aiming to make a meaningful impact within the criminal justice system.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e094648-8710-4b72-902f-81f308eb2618
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jul 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

100 & FIRST FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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