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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Exploring Career Pathways and Employability Skills for Prisoners at HMP Lewes"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Exploring Career Pathways and Employability Skills for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec4c0aeb-0ca2-4e8d-a964-4c34cf29c393

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract focuses on exploring career pathways and employability skills for prisoners at HMP Lewes, classified under education and training services. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement process utilised a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £15,000, commenced on 23rd February 2026 and extends until 22nd May 2026. The contract award stage was achieved on 13th February 2026, with official publication occurring on 29th March 2026.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are deemed suitable for this contract. Businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those committed to rehabilitation and employability within the prison system, stand to benefit from engaging in this dynamic purchasing system. The contract has been awarded to Bhuku Ltd, demonstrating potential for similar enterprises to participate in future opportunities under this framework. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster growth in the public sector. The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, serves as the principal buyer, providing possibilities for further collaboration in subsequent procurements.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Exploring Career Pathways and Employability Skills for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab98f85c-88ee-4579-9a61-1b90ed1e85e4 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BHUKU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2026 at 20:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab98f85c-88ee-4579-9a61-1b90ed1e85e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab98f85c-88ee-4579-9a61-1b90ed1e85e4
  29th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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