---
title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for Prisoners at HMP Portland"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2026-01-05"
---

# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract involves a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for prisoners at HMP Portland, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Tagged under the education and training services industry category, the procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 30th December 2025, and it runs from 5th January 2026 to 4th July 2026, with a total value of £40,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education and training services. Engaging with this contract allows such businesses to contribute to social good by providing essential skills and mentoring for prisoners, potentially enhancing their market reputation and expanding their portfolio. The contract's focus on pre-release employment mentoring underscores its importance in improving employment outcomes for individuals, marking it as an attractive opportunity for organisations aiming to make a meaningful impact within the criminal justice system.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-release Employment Mentoring and Skills Progression course for Prisoners at HMP Portland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e094648-8710-4b72-902f-81f308eb2618 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 100 & FIRST FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e094648-8710-4b72-902f-81f308eb2618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e094648-8710-4b72-902f-81f308eb2618
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e1545af-da39-43ac-b316-9dd753b0a53b.json.