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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Step into Construction provision for prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Ministry of Justice

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11 Sep 2026 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured education and training services for prisoners at HMP Bullingdon. The requirement was a Step into Construction training programme for prisoners seeking a route into construction after release. The programme covers Level 1 Health and Safety in the Construction Environment, CSCS certification, CAT and Genny training, Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling and First Aid. This is a practical construction-readiness and employability service, combining core site safety knowledge, industry certification and equipment-related training. It would suit providers able to deliver structured vocational training in a custodial setting and support learners who may progress into construction work following release. The procurement is classified under education and training services and is intended for delivery at HMP Bullingdon.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract was awarded to Engage Train Support Limited on 7 September 2026 for £50,400. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. The tender submission deadline was 17 June 2026 at 3pm. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The selected supplier will provide the full construction training package, including safety, certification, equipment training, manual handling and first aid. The award was made to one supplier; the recorded award value is £50,400.

This procurement indicates demand from the Ministry of Justice for a compact, structured construction training offer delivered to prisoners and linked to employment after release. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to combine vocational teaching with construction-sector knowledge, deliver Level 1 health and safety training, and support learners through CSCS certification. Capability in CAT and Genny training, Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling and First Aid is central to the requirement, rather than a generic classroom training service. Providers should be able to work in a custodial environment, manage learners with differing starting points, and connect training to a realistic pathway into construction. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, so a specialist provider with focused delivery capability could be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Step into Construction provision for prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Step into Construction provision for prisoners at HMP Bullingdon. The supplier shall deliver a construction training programme comprising Level 1 Health and Safety in the Construction Environment, CSCS certification, CAT and Genny training, Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling, and First Aid, for prisoners who would like a pathway into construction once released.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-174b255a-427f-483a-8aa0-a5cd18cbbaf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84853fb0-32e3-4d85-ac5a-1d079b3bc857
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£50,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
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

Engage Train Support Limited

Further Information

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