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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a0e4dae-ecd7-41e6-a40c-27a5b6d64ed1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice recently concluded the award stage of a public procurement process under the title "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford". This procurement, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, is aimed at delivering personal development and employability skills to prisoners in Chelmsford who are unable to participate in traditional educational programmes. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £30,500. The tender, located in the East of England, has now completed its awarding process, with the final award published on 24th July 2026.

This procurement represents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing tailored programmes for unique and challenging environments such as prisons. Companies with experience in personal and employability skills development can leverage this contract to expand their influence in the public sector. Suitable contenders for such opportunities are likely to be SMEs and VCSEs, which are encouraged to engage with contracts of this nature, especially as they have the potential to offer innovative approaches to prisoner education and rehabilitation services.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach - Life Skills Personal Development Courses for Prisoners at Chelmsford. The supplier will provide a course that will deliver both personal development skills and employability skills, designed to work with men not engaging in the regime due to refusal, or unable to attend education for safety/health reasons. This programme will focus on personal development and cover a range of support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0800b09a-b3cf-4e6b-ad8f-2a6da1ccefac |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 24 Jul 2026 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0800b09a-b3cf-4e6b-ad8f-2a6da1ccefac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0800b09a-b3cf-4e6b-ad8f-2a6da1ccefac
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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