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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Multi Skills Construction course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a Multi Skills Construction course for prisoners at HMP Bristol. This project falls under the Education and training services category, with a total contract value of £126,000. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract commenced on 20th April 2026 and will conclude on 19th April 2027. The course delivery is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom, highlighting a strategic opportunity for improving construction skills among inmates.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those with expertise in construction skills training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete in such contracts, especially when they can deliver specialised training that supports rehabilitation and skill development among prisoners. The awarded supplier, The Restore Trust, exemplifies how VCSEs can partner with public sector buyers like the Ministry of Justice to fulfil these specialised educational needs, offering a model for other organisations aiming to expand in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Multi Skills Construction course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Multi Skills Construction course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1735bd72-b459-404f-a8b9-17668b734109
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e97b916-120f-456e-bd46-4d50d1bea78d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 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

THE RESTORE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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