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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Philosophy L4 training for prisoners at HMP Warren Hill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, situated in Leeds, England, has issued an award under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to PeoplePlus Group Ltd for providing Philosophy Level 4 and Creative Writing Level 4 training for prisoners at HMP Warren Hill. The contract, categorised under education and training services, involves a financial commitment of £17,500 and spans from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026. This selective procurement process, referred to as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, reflects the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities within the prison system. The East of England is the primary region where these services will be delivered.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education, especially those with experience or interest in working within the correctional services sector. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those connected to voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this tender particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria. Businesses with robust training programmes and a focus on rehabilitation could leverage such contracts for growth, providing a social impact while expanding their portfolio within public procurement services.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Philosophy L4 training for prisoners at HMP Warren Hill

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Philosophy L4 and Creative Writing L4 training for prisoners at HMP Warren Hill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6ed0bec-d898-44db-bee0-3b654c862b32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f481dbc6-2500-443b-a7ef-991a98a30bdd
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
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500 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
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 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
Not specified

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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