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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Exploring Career Pathways and Employability Skills for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Mar 2026 at 20:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract focuses on exploring career pathways and employability skills for prisoners at HMP Lewes, classified under education and training services. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement process utilised a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £15,000, commenced on 23rd February 2026 and extends until 22nd May 2026. The contract award stage was achieved on 13th February 2026, with official publication occurring on 29th March 2026.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are deemed suitable for this contract. Businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those committed to rehabilitation and employability within the prison system, stand to benefit from engaging in this dynamic purchasing system. The contract has been awarded to Bhuku Ltd, demonstrating potential for similar enterprises to participate in future opportunities under this framework. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster growth in the public sector. The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, serves as the principal buyer, providing possibilities for further collaboration in subsequent procurements.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Exploring Career Pathways and Employability Skills for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Exploring Career Pathways and Employability Skills for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4c0aeb-0ca2-4e8d-a964-4c34cf29c393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab98f85c-88ee-4579-9a61-1b90ed1e85e4
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 May 2026 1-6 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BHUKU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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