Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self Employment course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Self Employment course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley.

The course shall develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that self-employment on release shall present for learners. The course shall allow learners to create a business plan with specialist help and advice. It should cover the following:

• Personal characteristics for self-employment
• Potential barriers to self-employment and solutions/guidance
• Communication and team working
• Decision making
• Time management
• Explain and present the business idea and examine strength and weaknesses
• Identify the product / service
• Identify potential customers
• Marketing and advertising opportunities
• How to create and present a business plan