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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Ministry of Justice

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured employment coaching services for prisoners at HMP High Down in London. The service combines tailored employability training with practical, individual support. It helps learners recognise their strengths, set career goals and build confidence, while developing CVs, disclosure letters, interview technique and communication skills. The intended outcome is to help prisoners navigate professional environments and prepare for employment. This is a public-service training and education requirement, classified under CPV 80000000. The work is suitable for organisations delivering employment support, employability programmes, vocational guidance or related education and training interventions in a custodial setting. Delivery is associated with HMP High Down and the wider London area.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender submission deadline was 21 April 2026 at 3:00pm. The contract was awarded on 9 July 2026 to Beating Time, also known as Choirs Beating Time, for £20,000. The contract period runs from 10 July 2026 to 25 May 2027. The award covers the employment coaching requirement for prisoners at HMP High Down. The process was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The recorded award is active, with the contract value and period matching the awarded requirement.

For suppliers assessing future Ministry of Justice prison education opportunities, this award demonstrates demand for focused employment coaching delivered directly to prisoners. A credible provider would need to combine structured employability training with supportive one-to-one interventions, helping participants identify strengths and realistic career goals while building confidence. Practical capability in CV writing, disclosure letters, interview preparation and workplace communication is central to the requirement. Experience of supporting people facing barriers to employment, particularly in a custodial or similarly sensitive environment, would strengthen a future offer. Organisations should also be able to work with public-sector education and rehabilitation stakeholders, tailor support to individual learners and demonstrate outcomes from employment-focused interventions. The requirement is explicitly relevant to SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Employment Coaches for Prisoners at HMP High Down. The Supplier will provide tailored and supportive interventions that help learners recognise their strengths, identify career goals, and build confidence. Alongside employability training, many individuals require practical support with writing CVs, preparing disclosure letters, and developing effective interview and communication skills to enable them to navigate professional environments with confidence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5208422-5e14-47c0-ad91-1ed47ab04f78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5373e4-5eeb-4eff-83e9-8bd4bbf40bfb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 25 May 2027 6-12 months
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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beating Time (also known as "Choirs Beating Time")

Further Information

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