Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice issued a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, titled "Call off Contract for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford". This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the active award dated 8th June 2026. The tender, which utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, originally concluded its tender period on 10th April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2028, with a total value of £59,000 GBP.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the noted suitability criteria. The contract has been awarded to PeoplePlus Group Ltd, indicating the potential for businesses with experience in offender rehabilitation programs to engage in similar future opportunities, thereby expanding their portfolio and impact within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford

Notice Description

The Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford, to support the development of reading abilities, to enable them to further their independence and self-esteem in custody and beyond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd67b59e-1241-4071-8a8f-a89a535049c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb7b03e-b255-4145-b8c8-fbd67c9910e6
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
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
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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