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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for HES Group Diversity and Inclusion Service Provider

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Diversity and Inclusion service provider within the Herefordshire, Essex, and Suffolk Prison Group. This contract, valued at £105,000, will run from 2nd September 2026 until 1st September 2028. It aims to deliver educational services, including Peer Mentor Training, Cultural Awareness workshops, and support for Diversity and Inclusion Action Team meetings across five prison establishments. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. Delivery will occur primarily in the East of England, with a focus on meeting HMPPS equality objectives and the Advancing Equalities Framework. The project aligns with the CPV classification of Education and Training Services (code: 80000000), concluded in the award stage as of 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of diversity and inclusion education services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract provides a platform to contribute to offender rehabilitation and community reintegration while supporting government initiatives aimed at promoting equality and inclusion. With Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality already confirmed as the supplier, businesses similar in scope and scale might find future opportunities in offering complementary or supplementary services, aiding in achieving broader societal impacts through various engagements. This procurement is suitable for businesses looking to expand expertise in the education and social service sectors within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for HES Group Diversity and Inclusion Service Provider

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (PEDPS) for the provision of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion services across the Herefordshire Essex and Suffolk (HES) Prison Group. The service will provide Peer Mentor Training in Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding, Cultural Awareness workshops, DIRF education and quality assurance activities, Protected Characteristic Engagement Forums and support to Diversity and Inclusion Action Team (DIAT) meetings across five prison establishments. The contract will support approximately 300 learners annually through offender-centred interventions designed to improve equality awareness, rehabilitation outcomes, inclusion, community cohesion and successful reintegration into society. Delivery will be aligned with the Equality Act 2010, HMPPS equality objectives and the prison Advancing Equalities Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10365b3e-f694-4812-9524-ddc5c5cfdc04
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW12 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Balham
Westminster Constituency
Battersea

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSWICH AND SUFFOLK COUNCIL FOR RACIAL EQUALITY (ISCRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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