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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Street-works training course for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Nov 2025 at 20:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Street-works training course aimed at prisoners at HMP Standford Hill. The procurement, categorised under education and training services, was conducted using a selective approach as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period begins on 20 October 2025 and will end on 19 August 2026, with services being delivered in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The award was made on 21 October 2025, with a total contract value of £33,000. Business opportunities with this tender are tailored to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services to expand their offerings and gain footholds in rehabilitative training programmes in UK prisons. Small and medium enterprises, especially those specialising in vocational training for rehabilitation purposes, will find themselves well-positioned to take advantage of this tender. Companies that focus on social value creation and have expertise in delivering educational services to diverse client groups stand to benefit significantly from such government contracts. The Ministry of Justice's emphasis on creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs further broadens the scope for businesses eager to contribute to the social and educational development of communities through prison education initiatives.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Street-works training course for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Street-works training course for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-241f5537-7f3f-4603-af7a-950839e829da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e008fd1d-c305-4c76-b4c3-1587501e64b4
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
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Aug 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
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

ASSOCIATED TRAINING SERVICES (ATS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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