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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Bike Mechanics for prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 06:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at providing bike mechanics education for prisoners at HMP Bristol. The contract, valued at £52,520, is classified under the "Education and training services" industry category. Life Cycle UK, a known supplier, will deliver at least five Cytech theory one and five Cytech technical one accredited qualifications monthly. The procurement process was selective, executed through a dynamic purchasing system, with the relevant contract period extending from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. This initiative is concentrated in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents clear opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, involved in educational and training services. Companies with expertise in vocational training and capacity to handle educational programmes within correctional facilities could find suitable alignments with such contracts. Businesses that position themselves within such niche educational services can find avenues for growth by contributing to skill development in socially impactful projects, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market footprint in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Bike Mechanics for prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Bike Mechanics for prisoners at HMP Bristol to deliver a minimum 5 x Cytech theory one accredited qualifications and 5 x Cytech technical one accredited qualifications each month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fd26cba-8a2a-4fae-9beb-57c20fed5e58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/092c3bc4-f112-4704-8586-7a38be27e8ef
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
£52,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE CYCLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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