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Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Prisoner Work Coach for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract awarded under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for the provision of a Prisoner Work Coach at HMP Whatton, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Classified under the Education and Training Services category, this selective tender was processed through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £88,455, is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The award stage was reached on 25 March 2025, with details published on 11 May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in educational and training services. PeoplePlus Group Ltd, the awarded supplier, will deliver a course aimed at enhancing employability skills, which underscores the demand for service providers with expertise in personal development and education within correctional institutions. The procurement process welcomes SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the Ministry's commitment to engaging diverse market participants, thus offering similar organisations potential entrance into public sector opportunities for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Prisoner Work Coach for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

Notice Description

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Prisoner Work Coach for residents of HMP Whatton to deliver a course for development of employability skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-management and work ethics/behaviours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fad085a6-4893-43ba-a328-34c97be269c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e69fd2-9c5f-48a8-ad8b-d4eb50bd6c6b
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
£88,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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)

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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