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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Nottingham

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to supply a Reading Specialist at HMP Nottingham. The procurement focuses on education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. Situated in the East Midlands, the contract's procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key timelines included a tender period concluding on the 3rd of June 2025, with the contract set to run from the 1st of September 2025 until the 1st of June 2026. The contract, valued at £32,000, was awarded on the 24th of July 2025 and published on the 13th of November 2025. PeoplePlus Group Ltd has been designated as the supplier for this initiative.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those specialising in correctional institution settings. Enterprises of varying sizes, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable for such projects. The specific focus on supporting prisoner education at HMP Nottingham allows for organisations with expertise in literacy enhancement to contribute positively to community rehabilitation efforts while expanding their business outreach within the public sector. The structured dynamic purchasing system enables flexible engagement possibilities for service providers meeting required specifications.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Nottingham

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Nottingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b37e5701-8e26-48ba-a271-cd4967a5868b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/504f10ec-a9e0-4907-9155-7d62fa90da87
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Jun 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
TLF East 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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