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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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31 Jul 2026 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured education and training services providing in-cell learning courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester. The requirement is focused on delivering learning within a custodial setting, rather than general education provision. The work is categorised as education and training services and is delivered in Manchester, in the North West of England. It is a service requirement for the Ministry of Justice, with PeoplePlus Group Ltd identified as the selected supplier. The focus on in-cell courses makes this relevant to organisations experienced in designing, supplying or supporting accessible learning provision for prisoners, particularly where delivery must work within the operational constraints of a prison environment.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The contract was awarded to PeoplePlus Group Ltd on 27 July 2026 for £25,000. The contract period runs from 11 August 2026 to 10 August 2027. The requirement was procured as a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, rather than as an open tender. The tender submission deadline was 2 July 2026 at 3pm. It was classified as a services contract for education and training, with the Ministry of Justice as buyer. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates a defined Ministry of Justice requirement for in-cell learning courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester, delivered through a dynamic purchasing system. It is therefore most relevant to education and training providers with practical experience of developing or delivering learning for custodial learners, including materials and support suitable for use in cells. Organisations considering future requirements of this type would need to understand prison operating constraints, provide dependable course delivery and support learner access in a secure environment. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates that smaller specialist providers and mission-led organisations may be credible competitors, alongside larger established prison education suppliers.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 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

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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