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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Online Self Employment Course for prisoners at HMP YOI Hindley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Online Self Employment Course at HMP YOI Hindley. This contract aims to equip prisoners with digital skills necessary for setting up a business, thus preparing them for future employment opportunities. The contract, valued at £9,272 and classified under the "Education and training services" category, is set within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilized is selective, specifically from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process culminated with the award stage, officially recorded on 8th August 2025, with the contract running from 4th August 2025 to 26th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering digital skills enhancement programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage given the suitability outlined in the procurement details. Businesses focusing on digital skill development and rehabilitation services can find this contract advantageous by participating in the development of self-sustaining and employable individuals within the prison system. The awarded supplier, People Plus Group Ltd, exemplifies the potential for large-scale companies to leverage their resources in supporting government contracts in niche sectors.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Online Self Employment Course for prisoners at HMP YOI Hindley

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Online Self Employment Course for prisoners at HMP YOI Hindley to help our current population to develop digital skills and learn how to use them to set up a business. The prison service is investing in men to prepare them for employment opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe3f8813-9413-40fe-ac2e-7b7aaa298c0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3201062-b1e0-4521-8a56-c9552f70c236
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
£9,272 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 26 Mar 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
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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

PEOPLE PLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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