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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for External Employers Events 2025 for prisoners at HMP Lewes"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for External Employers Events 2025 for prisoners at HMP Lewes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bde3659-7415-4cf0-8171-f9c936460ba0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on external employers' events for prisoners at HMP Lewes. This tender, awarded to Karen Mackey Consultants, encompasses primarily construction-related events with potential for multi-sector engagement tailored to the needs of the prisoner cohort. The procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category (CPV code 80000000) and is delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, as part of a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the completion award notice published on 13th September 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in organising or facilitating events aimed at improving employment prospects for prisoners. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses catering to the construction and multi-sector needs of prisons could find valuable partnership and expansion potential in working with government or institutional buyers. The Ministry of Justice's support of dynamic purchasing systems also ensures ongoing opportunities for innovative service providers who can contribute to defined prisoner outcomes through creative and flexible service provision.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for External Employers Events 2025 for prisoners at HMP Lewes. Events will mainly be focused within construction but with the option of multi-sector events to match the needs of the prisoner cohort.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d0c4c7-e0e5-41f9-acac-5cc5d97871af |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2025 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d0c4c7-e0e5-41f9-acac-5cc5d97871af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d0c4c7-e0e5-41f9-acac-5cc5d97871af
  13th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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