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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start Up training for prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start Up training for prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-690756d7-07fc-41e6-87f1-81e4dbfcf3ac

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start-Up training for inmates at HMP/YOI Isis, London, United Kingdom. This initiative is designed to facilitate education and training services with a focus on self-employment for prisoners preparing for release. The procurement process, classified under CPV 80000000 for education and training services, was conducted via selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is slated to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an award value of £11,380 GBP. The award was published on 27th February 2026 and involves Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC as the supplier.

This tender presents unique business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations capable of delivering specialised training services in the education sector. The focus on business start-up skills development for prisoners provides niche opportunities for businesses that specialise in vocational education, empowerment programmes, or social reintegration initiatives. Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC, the supplier, is a small and voluntary community sector enterprise, indicating potential for similar scaled businesses to engage in future contracts within the prison education sector. The Ministry of Justice, overseeing this initiative, underscores the role of dynamic and tailored educational programmes in supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through entrepreneurial training.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Business Start Up training for prisoners at HMP /YOI Isis. A self-employment programme for prisoners preparing for release who are interested in starting their own business. The programme shall consist of an in-custody programme as well as a smaller number of individual practical support packages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aac47de-28ef-4f4e-9040-668aad3b38ac |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,380 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTREPRENEURS UNLOCKED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aac47de-28ef-4f4e-9040-668aad3b38ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aac47de-28ef-4f4e-9040-668aad3b38ac
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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