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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction CSCS training courses for Prisoners at HMP Wandsworth

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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02 Jun 2026 at 15:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract for the delivery of Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training courses, specifically designed for prisoners at HMP Wandsworth. This falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a classification code of CPV 80000000. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract is valued at £32,480 and will run from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2027. The procurement method employed was selective, utilised through a dynamic purchasing system, and is currently in the award stage. Key components of the course will cover health and safety in construction, common hazards, manual handling, and teamwork, ultimately leading to a CITB Green Card certification.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in vocational and construction-related instruction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, thanks to the suitability requirements. Given the focus on safety and skills development within the construction industry, organisations with expertise in these areas, or those looking to expand into this niche, are well-positioned to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and contribute positively to offender rehabilitation through skill acquisition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction CSCS training courses for Prisoners at HMP Wandsworth

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction CSCS training courses for Prisoners at HMP Wandsworth. The course shall provide training and testing for CITB Green Card. Couse contents to include: 1.Level 1 award in Health and Safety in a construction environment 2. Knowledge of common hazards and risks in a construction environment 3. Safe manual handling practices 4. Working safely at height 5. Working safely around plant and machinery 6. The importance of effective teamwork and communication in ensuring safe working practices are followed in the construction industry Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer study. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer Test.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1613099c-5b40-4867-9c3e-40de5a40938c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e88ee5-5a9c-4598-8863-edf5862c80a0
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
£32,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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