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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of the Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of the Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-523bb79c-dae3-4e31-bab6-222d0228a4ce

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the contracting process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for the delivery of Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley, aimed at equipping inmates with business skills and mentorship to aid their post-prison transition. The procurement falls under the education and training services category with a budget of £8,365 and covers the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1 October 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026. People Plus Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract following a competitive process completed by 27 August 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in vocational and rehabilitation programmes within correctional facilities. The project's focus on fostering entrepreneurial skills offers a niche for companies capable of delivering innovative and impactful training initiatives. Furthermore, with the procurement specifying suitability for both SMEs and VCSEs, smaller entities with flexible, tailored solutions stand a strong chance to compete, especially those experienced in public sector contracts within the penal education sector.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of the Self Employment Business training for prisoners at HMP Onley. The course shall offer skills and mentorship to the prisoners, helping prisoners to leave prison with a sound business idea and plan, and a solid foundation on which to action their business plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccd11e5-8ac0-4fdc-b02c-5b7d6f554313 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,365 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE PLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 21:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccd11e5-8ac0-4fdc-b02c-5b7d6f554313

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccd11e5-8ac0-4fdc-b02c-5b7d6f554313
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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