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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barbering Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Ministry of Justice

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25 Aug 2026 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured barbering education and training services for prisoners at HMP Stafford in the West Midlands. The requirement was a barbering programme designed to develop vocational skills, improve employability and support progression into employment after release. This is a services procurement, classified under education and training services. The work is focused on delivering practical barbering learning within a prison environment, for learners who may need structured vocational preparation and support linked to resettlement. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that the buyer recognised the potential contribution of smaller or mission-led training providers to this type of provision.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 24 August 2026 to TWA Certifications Ltd. The award value was £11,825. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. It was a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, rather than an open standalone tender. The tender submission deadline was 10 August 2026 at 3pm. The contract was evaluated through the process used for this dynamic purchasing system; the published information identifies the requirement as barbering courses and the award as active. The Ministry of Justice is the buyer, and the award covers the full requirement for delivery at HMP Stafford. There was one selected supplier and one requirement rather than separately awarded lots.

For suppliers assessing future prison education work, this award demonstrates demand for focused vocational training that combines a practical trade with employability and progression outcomes. Credible competitors would need the ability to deliver barbering courses in a custodial setting, work effectively with prisoners, and connect training to employment after release. Relevant capability includes practical barbering instruction, learner support, structured programme delivery and an understanding of resettlement-focused outcomes. Providers should also be able to operate through a dynamic purchasing system call-off route and meet the buyer’s requirements for education and training services. The award to an SME shows that delivery at this scale can be undertaken by a smaller specialist provider, while the stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates scope for organisations with either commercial or social-enterprise models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barbering Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barbering Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford. The supplier will deliver a barbering programme for prisoners that supports the development of vocational skills, employability, and progression into employment on release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-188fce11-6969-4a72-ab74-250698d3609d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229e8779-d63f-4598-98f5-9b97f5f173fc
Current Stage
Award
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
£11,825 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20264 days ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWA Certifications Ltd

Further Information

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