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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Self-Employment Support courses for Prisoners at HMP Sudbury

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Self-Employment Support courses for prisoners at HMP Sudbury. This initiative falls within the Education and Training Services category, with a specific focus on empowering individuals towards self-employment upon release. The procurement utilised a selective method, facilitated through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, concluding its tender period on the 14th April 2026. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to commence on the 1st September 2026 and run until the 29th February 2028, offering services in the East Midlands, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in meaningful work that contributes positively to society. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational and training services, particularly those experienced in rehabilitation and support for self-employment, would find this contract especially suitable. The awarded supplier, SCL Education and Training Limited, exemplifies how SMEs can secure impactful contracts with government bodies, thus providing a pathway for similar organisations to pursue strategic business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Self-Employment Support courses for Prisoners at HMP Sudbury

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Self-Employment Support courses for Prisoners at HMP Sudbury. The supplier will deliver a programme that inspires individuals to explore, validate and confidently pursue self-employment upon release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b36b40-5be3-460b-a075-daf22fce1797
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Further Information

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