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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Horticulture course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, England, awarding a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a horticulture course at HMP Highpoint. The industry category is "Education and training services," and the contract is situated in the East of England. The process reached the award stage on 17 April 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 3 April 2026. The contract period begins on 5 May 2026 and ends on 31 March 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £11,200.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its alignment with those organisations. Businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in horticulture, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement allows businesses to establish themselves in the public sector market, potentially leading to further contract opportunities within the region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Horticulture course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Horticulture course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2466c713-a046-4b78-a93c-20f19eeec4ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776dc9d8-2a4a-42c4-b877-898cc9d68cae
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
£11,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROWING SKILLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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