Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning Courses for Prisoners at HMP Manchester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded a public procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for in-cell learning courses at HMP Manchester. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to PeoplePlus Group Ltd on 27th July 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 11th August 2026 to 10th August 2027.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those skilled in developing bespoke learning solutions that cater to the needs of prison populations. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand in the public sector by providing innovative services. The award to a large-scale supplier like PeoplePlus Group Ltd indicates an opening for competitive, high-quality education service providers to engage with governmental bodies like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning Courses for Prisoners at HMP Manchester

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In-Cell Learning Courses for Prisoners at HMP Manchester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e084cc1a-0288-48ff-a8bc-5861edff5917
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739fb9db-ce68-4bfb-aa90-80fea21b3f39
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 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
TLD North West (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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