Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of CSCS (Green) Card for prisoners at HMP Winchester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 21:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process titled "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of CSCS (Green) Card for prisoners at HMP Winchester." The contract has been awarded under the education and training services category. This selective call-off procurement method, part of a dynamic purchasing system, targets locations in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 4th June 2026, having been officially awarded on 5th December 2025. It aims to provide comprehensive educational opportunities tailored for inmates to achieve CSCS (Green) Cards, a key qualification for labourer or site operative roles.

This tender opens significant avenues for businesses focusing on educational and training services, particularly those able to deliver differentiated learning methods effectively. The project is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSE entities looking to expand their portfolio in prison education services. With a contract value of £11,424, the award has been granted to the Green Skills Partnership, exemplifying the opportunity for smaller-scale businesses to engage in government contracts within niche sectors. The focus on developing skills for individuals reintegrating into the workforce underscores the potential for substantial societal impact alongside business growth.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of CSCS (Green) Card for prisoners at HMP Winchester

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of CSCS (Green) Card for prisoners at HMP Winchester. The course shall incorporate a wide range of styles of differentiated learning methods. The course shall be designed to help prisoners meet the required standards to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourer/Site Operative)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21340816-527c-4fa9-ba52-8af0e9c22964
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ad11d0-60bb-42d7-a02c-5126aaa4c4cc
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
£11,424 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jun 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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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