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

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, the Ministry of Justice awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for In Cell Learning courses for prisoners at HMP Bullingdon. The contract, which falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, involves delivery in London and the South East of England. The procurement method was selective, carried out through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This award stage, completed on 17th May 2026, involves a contract period from 28th April 2026 to 27th April 2027, with a total contract value of £25,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with the capability to deliver specialised learning resources remotely. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, given the strong emphasis on prison education. Businesses with expertise in creating engaging, remote learning solutions or those experienced in correctional facility services will find opportunities to expand into niche markets such as prison education systems.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0c6f461-7506-4edc-8d05-eb47ce20bd15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e2cd83-d653-466c-835c-afaf013bb428
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
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 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
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

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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