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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract involves providing a barbering course for prisoners at HMP Featherstone. The procurement method used is selective through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category. The contracting process applies to the East Midlands and West Midlands regions in the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and will run until 31st May 2026, with a total value of £24,750.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to engage with governmental bodies, particularly the Ministry of Justice. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntarily, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future. The selective procurement method allows businesses offering niche or specialised education services, like vocational training or skills courses, to tailor their offerings towards fulfilling public sector needs, thereby potentially enhancing their market presence and fostering growth.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2012c2a7-08f3-4b8c-871f-09772b478e10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c367bf-7d6b-469f-af7a-345e520636b2
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
£24,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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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