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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Transition course at HMP Standford Hill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 21:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically for a Transition course at HMP Standford Hill. The contract focuses on education and training services, covering essential life skills such as the use of smart phones, contactless payments, and self-service checkouts. The procurement method was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period running from 15th October 2025 to 14th July 2026. The course will be delivered across regions in London and the South East of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £23,008.

This tender provides businesses within the education and training industry an opportunity to engage in the evolving sector of prison education, directly contributing to the rehabilitation and reskilling of inmates. The procurement favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal opportunity for organisations with expertise in life skills training and digital literacy. Businesses focusing on innovative educational solutions and those looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, especially within the justice system, would find this tender aligns well with their growth ambitions.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Transition course at HMP Standford Hill

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Transition course at HMP Standford Hill. The course shall include information regarding (but not limited to) Smart phones, contactless payments, Oyster cards, self-service checkouts alongside other life skills and suitable activities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2a82fd3-89e6-4072-85b8-51270c71c5a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00c1938-fa3d-4d99-881a-f5950ef0007b
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
£23,008 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,008 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RECOOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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