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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of Catering and Hospitality Training for prisoners at HMP Huntercombe

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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04 Nov 2025 at 21:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the delivery of Catering and Hospitality Training for prisoners at HMP Huntercombe. Conducted under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, this award is set within the education and training services industry, encompassing regions such as London and South East, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £33,100, runs from 16th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. Following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the tender reached its completion stage on 3rd September 2025, with the award published on 4th November 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in education and training, particularly in catering and hospitality. With suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with a focus on skill development and prisoner rehabilitation can find potential growth through this initiative. The Clink Charity, known for its work on similar projects, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the rewarding capability for businesses that combine expertise in training with social value objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of Catering and Hospitality Training for prisoners at HMP Huntercombe

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of Catering and Hospitality Training for prisoners at HMP Huntercombe. The purpose is to help prisoners develop their employability skills within the catering industry and develop work experience in preparing food and serving customers. The course shall entail an element of customer service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21cd446d-c7b4-4b12-9ddf-598b60323d65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0f4cbd-f1bf-480b-ab06-03f2879d4261
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
£33,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE CLINK CHARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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