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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Mental Health in Construction course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation, awarding a call-off contract to Karen Mackey Consultants. The contract is for providing a "Mental Health in Construction" course for prisoners at HMP Highpoint, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. With a focus on educational and training services, the contract is scheduled from 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026, located in the East of England. The procurement stage is 'Award', with the process having been completed as of 8 August 2025. The contract value is £11,000, and it utilises a selective procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for SMEs that specialise in education and training services. The focus on mental health and construction industry-related training signals potential for firms that can offer specialised courses addressing workforce wellbeing and professional development. Companies capable of providing interactive, practical training, especially those familiar with dynamic purchasing systems, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. This project not only enhances the supplier's portfolio in specialised educational services but also aligns with social value objectives, potentially opening avenues for collaboration in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Mental Health in Construction course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Mental Health in Construction course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint. The course shall include the following elements and be classroom based: 1. Safety First - IOSH safety, Health and environmental for construction workers. (CSCS Card) 2. Mental Health - Deliver a session to help develop an understanding of the effects on wellbeing and mental health working in the construction industry 3. Understanding Organised crime in construction - Deliver an understanding of the effects that organised crime has within the construction industry. Discuss the risk this may cause. Educate the cohort with skills to employ should they have to deal with organised crime within the construction industry. 4. Culture - Develop the learners understanding of the cultures within the construction industry that can cause risks and temptations. This shall include substance misuse. 5. Stay Calm - Coping with the pressures of life in construction. This shall include the risks of confrontation in the construction industry when working on site this shall be interactive with learners 6. Emotional Intelligence - Discuss with learners how their own behaviours affect those who work around them 7. Interview skills - Deliver up to date market data about vacancies within the construction industry and prepare learners to interview using the skills developed within the course. Develop coping strategies for tests. Work collaboratively with onsite outreach employability services to produce CV's.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08bca99a-f97b-42ea-a786-6d6752fb9569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a820ace2-4839-42ce-90df-e01ff62360d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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