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title: "Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Coaches provision for Prisoners at North East Group Prisons (HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham. HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Northumberland)"
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# Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Coaches provision for Prisoners at North East Group Prisons (HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham. HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Northumberland)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08624ab4-4023-466e-bd42-0b75c0f18854

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Ministry of Justice, has successfully awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of employment coaches for prisoners within the North East Group Prisons, including HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham, HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, and HMP Northumberland. This contract, classified under the education and training services industry, is in the award stage and was finalised on 28th March 2025, with all details published by 11th May 2025. The contract period began on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, valued at £225,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the procurement being suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. The project services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in education, training, and employment services targeted at the criminal justice system. The procurement is advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in providing support services that assist in the rehabilitation and employability of ex-offenders would find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, participation in such contracts can enhance a company’s profile and provide further avenues for collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employment Coaches provision for Prisoners at North East Prison Group (HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham, HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Northumberland)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b7514e-282d-489b-84c4-dfc450b5e384 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLEPLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 May 2025 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b7514e-282d-489b-84c4-dfc450b5e384

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b7514e-282d-489b-84c4-dfc450b5e384
  11th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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