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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Self Employment Training course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Self Employment Training course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30034d19-91f9-47dc-9d84-23414a92bbf8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a self-employment training course targeted at prisoners at HMP Elmley. This contract aims to prepare prisoners for self-employment upon release, offering knowledge in creating business plans, marketing, and identifying potential customers. The procurement was carried out using a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £48,158. The procurement is classified under the education and training services category with the main delivery locations in London and the South East, spanning from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or organisations with a voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) focus, such as CAP Enterprise (Kent) CIC, the successful supplier. Businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at self-employment training and support, are well-positioned to take advantage of such tenders. Being part of the dynamic purchasing system increases the likelihood of obtaining such contracts and allows businesses to contribute towards impactful societal reintegration programmes. This contract reflects a positive engagement with SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a preferred focus that could benefit enterprises in those sectors looking to expand within public contracts.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self Employment training course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley. This contract shall deliver a course that shall develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that self-employment on release shall present for learners. The course shall allow learners to create a business plan with specialist help and advice. It should cover the following: - Personal characteristics for self-employment - Potential barriers to self-employment and solutions/guidance - Communication and team working - Decision making - Time management - Explain and present the business idea and examine strength and weaknesses - Identify the product / service - Identify potential customers - Marketing and advertising opportunities - How to create and present a business plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1cba9c-c683-4aa4-8fa5-5e1e4b47b9c4 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,158 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,158 |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAP ENTERPRISE (KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1cba9c-c683-4aa4-8fa5-5e1e4b47b9c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e1cba9c-c683-4aa4-8fa5-5e1e4b47b9c4
  17th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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