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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self-Employment training course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is titled "Self-Employment Training Course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes" and is classified under the Education and Training Services industry category. The procurement, carried out via a selective method allowing call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system, focuses on delivering services primarily in the London and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The awarding stage concluded on 30th April 2026, with the contract period running from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at £27,800, signifies the procurement process's shift from the tender phase to the award status as of 17th May 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering training to support self-employment. Ideal candidates would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of engaging with prisoner education programmes. This focused scope allows a well-suited supplier like CAP Enterprise (Kent) CIC, which has already secured the contract, to leverage its expertise in facilitating self-employment skills development among inmates—fostering both social impact and business growth within the framework of public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self-Employment training course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self-Employment training course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc652d63-d073-43ba-9b90-2293791bc40e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cddbf5f-17c6-440f-a684-e6de1583e59f
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
£27,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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

CAP ENTERPRISE (KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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