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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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05 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course at HMP Lancaster Farms, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category (CPV 80000000). The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £18,000, will run from 6th January 2026 to 27th March 2026. Key dates include the award date on 2nd January 2026 and publication date on 5th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. The focus on life skills and independent living tailored for prisoners provides a niche market ideal for businesses with expertise in designing and delivering educational courses within correctional facilities. Companies like Complete Skills Solutions, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited to leverage and expand through such procurement opportunities. This contract underscores the potential for growth within the educational services sector, particularly for those with competencies in specialised training and rehabilitation services.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-164954b2-1b68-49b2-bf76-1a8f1fbd6b2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd6bdce-cd6c-4f5e-aada-43da9ec89b82
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 27 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
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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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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