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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Training for Prisoners at HMP Risley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 06:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for in-cell training services at HMP Risley, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the Education and training services category, entered the award stage on 29 April 2026. The contract, valued at £25,000, is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, ensures targeted engagement within the sector. The awarding of this contract presents opportunities for organisations in the field of educational services and training, particularly those with expertise in delivering educational solutions within institutional settings.

This tender opens avenues for companies specialising in education and skill development, particularly those capable of providing specialised training in challenging environments such as prisons. Businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities. While PeoplePlus Group Ltd, a large-scale company, secured this contract, the dynamic purchasing system model allows diverse enterprises to participate in future tenders, facilitating business growth by penetrating niche markets where education and training services are in demand.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Training for Prisoners at HMP Risley

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Training for Prisoners at HMP Risley. The in cell learning solution is in addition to and complements the Education, Skills and Work curriculum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb24acbf-057f-4446-bd56-3c89497405fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1c11591-38ed-47cd-8cd6-7a00794114a6
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
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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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