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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Garth

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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09 Oct 2025 at 19:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at offering an Employability course for prisoners at HMP Garth. The procurement, classified under the education and training services category, was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This process pertained to the location within the North West region of the United Kingdom. Relevant contractual dates include the award date on 21 August 2025, with the contract active from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract value is £24,953.46.

This opportunity presents growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing educational services to the criminal justice sector. The contract was awarded to Complete Skills Solutions, highlighting that businesses with a focus on skill development and training, particularly those adept in delivering tailored educational solutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and expand its foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Garth

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Garth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-275b5203-e518-4637-898b-855a908d40a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17b152d-60f9-42b6-b33b-6291e256a002
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
£24,953 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,953 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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
TLD North West (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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