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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd67b59e-1241-4071-8a8f-a89a535049c0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice issued a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, titled "Call off Contract for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford". This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the active award dated 8th June 2026. The tender, which utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, originally concluded its tender period on 10th April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2028, with a total value of £59,000 GBP.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the noted suitability criteria. The contract has been awarded to PeoplePlus Group Ltd, indicating the potential for businesses with experience in offender rehabilitation programs to engage in similar future opportunities, thereby expanding their portfolio and impact within the public sector.

## Notice

The Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist Provision for Prisoners of HMP Chelmsford, to support the development of reading abilities, to enable them to further their independence and self-esteem in custody and beyond.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb7b03e-b255-4145-b8c8-fbd67c9910e6 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 10 Jun 2026 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb7b03e-b255-4145-b8c8-fbd67c9910e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb7b03e-b255-4145-b8c8-fbd67c9910e6
  10th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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