Award of "From Bars to Business" Course for Prisoners at HMP Portland
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of "From Bars to Business" Course for Prisoners at HMP Portland
Awarded 05 Jan 2026
Awarded05 Jan 2026
Value£30,000.00
Supplier100 & First Foundation
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionSouth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 5 Jan 2026Expired 3 Apr 2026
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Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to 100 & First Foundation for the delivery of a "From Bars to Business" course to prisoners at HMP Portland under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System.
The course is designed to develop and boost the employability skills of prison leavers.
The contract value is £30,000.
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