Award of Prison Education Services Core Education Lot 1 to Milton Keynes College
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Prison Education Services Core Education Lot 1 to Milton Keynes College
Awarded 30 Sep 2025
Awarded30 Sep 2025
Value£55,000,000.00
SupplierMilton Keynes College
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionSouth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 5y 11mo7y term, 16% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2025Expires 29 Sept 2032
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The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Milton Keynes College for the delivery of Prisoner Education Services (PES) Core Education under Lot 1, covering the Avon and South Dorset Prison Group and the Devon and North Dorset Prison Group.
The contract, valued at £55,000,000, involves teaching and delivery of a two-layered curriculum for independence (including English, Maths, and digital skills) and for opportunity, as well as high-quality screening and assessment, tailored additional learning needs support, and where applicable, prison library services.
The procurement was conducted under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
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