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Award of Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Virtual Workbooks for residents at HMP Exeter

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 Jun 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a public procurement process under the Education and Training Services category, specifically awarding a contract for Virtual Workbooks for residents at HMP Exeter. This process, identified by the title "Award of Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System," followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The location for service delivery is in the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 18th June 2025 and will end on 17th June 2026, with the award being made to People Plus Group Ltd on 17th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers in the education sector, particularly those specialising in virtual learning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in creating digital educational tools will find this opportunity well-suited due to the tailored nature of the requirements and the execution within a dynamic purchasing system. People Plus Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been chosen, suggesting that established providers with a substantial track record and capability to deliver large projects are also competitive candidates in similar future procurements. This contract, valued at £15,000, highlights the potential for businesses to contribute to public sector innovation and growth.

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Notice Title

Award of Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Virtual Workbooks for residents at HMP Exeter

Notice Description

Award of Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Virtual Workbooks for residents at HMP Exeter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1d6c560-7a67-4918-8fd5-df22c07b523a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eafeb0-85f7-4498-a0f5-5211eebc6305
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE PLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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