Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Roller Dumper Construction training courses for Prisoners at HMP Portland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

30 Dec 2025 at 16:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to RMF Construction Training Academy Ltd. The contract involves providing Roller Dumper Construction training courses at HMP Portland, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the education and training services industry category and has reached the award stage as of 30th December 2025. The contract period is set to start from 6th January 2026 and end on 5th April 2026, with a total contract value of £39,600 GBP. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the education and construction training sectors, particularly those with experience in providing vocational training for inmates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically recognised as suitable for such opportunities. Companies with expertise in health and safety training related to plant machinery will be well-positioned to compete. The programme emphasises practical skills, offering qualifications in machine operations and plant machinery safety, vital for businesses aiming to grow their presence in training services within correctional facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Roller Dumper Construction training courses for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Roller Dumper Construction course for Residents of HMP Portland Qualifications to be delivered: Formal Operators Card for a Roller, Forward Tipping Dumper, Banksman and plant machinery suitable CSCS qualification Awarding body to be confirmed: - Practical Driver Training Programme. - 2 x Roller + 2 x dumper - Total duration for the course shall be 4 weeks. - Learners shall learn Health and Safety, the components of the machine and how to check them, how to operate the machine to move around safely, climb up and down slopes, load vehicles, and refill them safely.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2329c040-f011-4f4e-b906-7a9e7ff8dbc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d28d8b9-95a8-48c6-8c9f-fceafc4db48f
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
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Apr 2026 1-6 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RMF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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