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

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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