Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for GQA CSCS Course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 19:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the procurement of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for delivering a GQA CSCS Course aimed at prisoners in HMP Lewes. The contract falls under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000) and spans multiple locations including London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which follows a selective method, was completed with the award stage being active as of 14th October 2025, with the contract period extending from 9th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This represents a targeted initiative to bolster skills development within the prisoner education framework, funded at GBP 10,613.32.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering accredited training courses like the CSCS certificate. Companies that aim to expand their service offerings in the public sector, especially within the context of correctional facilities education, may find this contract conducive for building their portfolio and extending their expertise. The Ministry of Justice's engagement in delivering such services underscores the potential for recurring and structured business interactions, paving the way for sustainable growth within this niche market. Complete Skills Solutions, a small-scale enterprise, successfully secured the contract, exemplifying the capacity for SMEs to thrive in government-led educational initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for GQA CSCS Course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for GQA CSCS Course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2264d35c-b31b-47a9-b95d-e67c167e0e75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41228517-65c8-412d-8e00-b2d8819335b2
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
£10,613 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,613 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 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
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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

COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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