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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Mediation course for Residents of HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

23 Jun 2025 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a mediation course aimed at residents of HMP Highpoint. This selective procurement, classified under education and training services, saw the contract awarded to Unity Restorative Practices. The contract, valued at £13,224, runs from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026 and covers delivery in both London and the South East of England. The tender process was concluded in stages, with key dates including a tender period that ended on 22nd May 2025 and an award published on 23rd June 2025.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education and training services. Businesses with expertise in mediation and restorative practices are well positioned to meet the Ministry of Justice's requirements. The call-off nature of this procurement signals potential continuity for further similar opportunities, offering a solid foundation for expanding business operations within the public sector education industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Mediation course for Residents of HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Mediation course for Residents of HMP Highpoint

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9197a63-faad-4d08-b2ec-762c8ae5bb14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa47c002-dc44-4e72-9a7a-cf2e06777145
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
£13,224 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,224 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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