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Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattoo training for Prisoners at HMP Brixton

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a contract for tattoo training services at HMP Brixton in London. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category, identified by the CPV code 80000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system specifically designed for prison education. The contract, valued at £12,392, is set to commence on 18th May 2026 and conclude on 17th August 2026. The award was published on 17th May 2026 following its active status date on 11th March 2026.

This tender presents a unique business growth opportunity for companies specialising in educational services with an interest in providing training within the UK prison system. Businesses such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised training solutions, like Elever Training, the awarded supplier, may find opportunities in this sector. This procurement method supports the participation of SMEs while creating avenues for collaboration with governmental institutions like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattoo training for Prisoners at HMP Brixton

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattoo training for Prisoners at HMP Brixton.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d98d7f8-ff04-4395-9b09-5f10064be428
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b969d6fd-1576-49df-97e5-5e091da146a8
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
£12,392 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,392 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 1-6 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEVER TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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