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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a \"From Bars to Business\" course for Prisoners HMP Portland"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a "From Bars to Business" course for Prisoners HMP Portland

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2481fe73-ee80-47f4-8053-7b8a077edea0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a "From Bars to Business" course aimed at enhancing the employability skills of prison leavers at HMP Portland. The contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the Education and Training Services category and is facilitated via a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The course will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, and the contract will run from 5th January 2026 to 4th April 2026. Key dates include the tender period end on 11th December 2025 and the award announcement on 30th December 2025. The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, serves as the buyer, while 100 & First Foundation has been awarded the contract.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for entities specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on workforce development and social reintegration. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are well-positioned to participate, as the procurement process encourages engagement from such organisations. Companies with experience in providing educational programmes within the correctional system or those looking to expand into this sector could find this contract beneficial for business growth, well-aligned with the Ministry's goals of supporting prison leavers in their transition back into the community via skill enhancement.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a "From Bars to Business" course for Prisoners HMP Portland. These courses are designed for developing and boosting the employability skills of prison leavers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ce28ac-025f-467b-830e-94f213cc2e47 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 100 & FIRST FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ce28ac-025f-467b-830e-94f213cc2e47
- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ce28ac-025f-467b-830e-94f213cc2e47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ce28ac-025f-467b-830e-94f213cc2e47
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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