Award

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Learning for Prisoners at HMP High Down

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Mar 2026 at 19:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award phase of a procurement process titled "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Learning for Prisoners at HMP High Down". The contract falls under the education and training services category, with a total value of £22,000, and will cover regions in London and South East England. The procurement utilised a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period set to begin on 14 February 2026 and conclude on 13 February 2027. The award was made to PeoplePlus Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier, with the official award date being 23 January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering in-cell learning to prisoners. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract advantageous due to its suitability provisions. Engaging in this contract can help expand their portfolio within public sector procurement, especially in the field of prison education, by partnering with a significant public body like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Learning for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Learning for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1c362b1-a8dc-4270-9b3f-783e6ddb2dca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3605042-f007-4f61-8099-abf7a41442d1
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
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2027 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
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

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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