Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a new intervention programme at HMP Pentonville aimed at supporting prisoners in building healthier relationships and making more positive life choices

Contract summary

Industry

• Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

London, South East

Value of contract

£51,056.15

Procurement reference

tender_499043/1535749

Published date

28 November 2025

Closing date

27 August 2025

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

5 January 2026

Contract end date

4 January 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a new intervention programme aimed at supporting prisoners in building healthier relationships and making more positive life choices.
The programme will involve:
- Peer Mentoring Training: Prisoners will be trained to become peer mentors, focusing on developing interpersonal and emotional skills.
- Accredited Qualification: The training must lead to a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to City & Guilds Level 3.
- Focus Areas:
- Managing and disengaging from gang affiliations
- Developing coping strategies and skills for use both in custody and after release
- Encouraging positive behavioural change
Resettlement Preparation: The programme must also prepare participants for life after prison, with a strong emphasis on:
- Employment readiness
- Skills for reintegration into the community

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Award information

Awarded date

24 November 2025

Contract start date

5 January 2026

Contract end date

4 January 2027

Total value of contract

£51,056.15

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Kinetic Youth

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About the buyer

Address

5 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
England

Email

commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk