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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Led Employment course for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Apr 2025 at 20:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a peer-led employment course for prisoners at HMP Hewell. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category, covering regions in both the East Midlands and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £18,000, was completed through a selective call-off method, indicating a dynamic and targeted procurement process. Key details include the contract's initiation on 1st April 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2026. This follows the tender stage's closure on 14th March 2025, and the award was published on 21st April 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in educational and rehabilitative services. Companies within these sectors have the potential to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in the governmental procurement domain. The procurement method's selective nature suggests that businesses with a proven track record in prison education and employment initiatives are well-suited to participate. Engaging in such contracts could enhance market reputation and foster long-term partnerships with government bodies like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Led Employment course for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Peer Led Employment course for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0a84a86-40f2-4509-8dc2-3af56b548e22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22081cd2-3a98-4469-b7aa-f7af671c758c
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATING TIME (ALSO KNOWN AS CHOIRS BEATING TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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