Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Multi Skills training for prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, headquartered at 5 Wellington Place, Leeds, has completed the award stage of a public procurement contract titled "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Multi Skills training for prisoners at HMP Bristol." This contract falls under the industry category of Education and training services and is located in the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period runs from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was activated on 31st October 2025, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender creates a robust business opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), such as The Restore Trust, which was awarded the contract. Organisations specialising in educational services and vocational training, particularly in multi-skills training like labouring, building repairs, and other hands-on trades, stand to benefit significantly. By providing training within a prison setting, businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to social reintegration efforts, aligning business growth with corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Multi Skills training for prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Multi Skills training for prisoners at HMP Bristol. To provide maintenance and repair scenarios carried out onsite by way of real-life work experience within a workshop - with the oversight of fully qualified instructors. Trade skills to include at least the following - labouring, building repairs (brickwork), painting and decorating repairs, plastering repairs, plumbing repairs, carpentry repairs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cf3d7bc-4dbb-49a2-bbde-8218f3bda579
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0da7ca2-cddd-4042-8441-249a4ffed43e
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RESTORE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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