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Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for E-Commerce training for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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21 Jul 2025 at 22:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, England, has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract concerning e-commerce training at HMP Leyhill. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £17,500. It was awarded on 23rd April 2025, with the contract period set to start on 1st May 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. This procurement was conducted using a selective method under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, reflecting the organisation's commitment to providing prisoners in South West England with opportunities to learn about e-commerce. The tender process concluded on 19th March 2025, illustrating an efficient timeline from tender period to award.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in e-commerce training and education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to engage with this type of procurement, due to the suitability requirements and procurement method employed. The awarded supplier, Inside E-Commerce Academy CIC, is a small to medium enterprise that demonstrates the potential for similar organisations to secure contracts and expand their influence within the public sector, particularly in providing services that promote self-sufficiency and skill development among inmates.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for E-Commerce training for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for E-Commerce training for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill to introduce learners to all aspects of setting up their own e-commerce business

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc64d795-71b0-4cd1-843b-579a99b4d5f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c2ac77-fc04-41c1-a478-5a106cf6f8c7
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
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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

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

INSIDE E-COMMERCE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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