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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Construction CSCS accredited Course for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of a Construction CSCS accredited course for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford. This initiative falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and is part of the services procurement category. The contract was awarded on 20th April 2026 and will run until 19th April 2027, with Green Skills Partnership serving as the supplier. This project is located in the East of England, with the tender conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The total contract value amounts to £23,040.

This project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in educational services or vocational training. Companies possessing the capability to deliver accredited courses and tailored training solutions stand well-positioned to compete in this industry sector. Engaging in such government contracts can further establish a company’s credentials within public procurement frameworks and secure steady revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Construction CSCS accredited Course for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Construction CSCS accredited Course for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0970befa-f93e-4735-9e2f-73a3332add17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cf0d12-fe5b-409d-8fe4-46204f45a7b6
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
£23,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

GREEN SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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