Award

Award of a Call of Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Groundworks training for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

20 May 2025 at 10:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award process for construction groundworks training specifically aimed at prisoners at HMP Stafford, within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the Education and training services category with a significant focus on various vocational skills such as Health and Safety in construction environments, site-based operations, and emergency first aid among others. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, more precisely as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract period beginning on 7th April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. RMF Construction Training Academy Ltd was appointed as the service provider, with the award being published on 20th May 2025. The entire contract is valued at £30,000 GBP, with the tender period having concluded on 18th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in vocational skill development within the construction industry. The contract's focus on training prisoners provides a unique avenue for organisations looking to expand their service offerings to correctional facilities, providing essential skill sets that contribute positively to rehabilitation efforts. Moreover, the tender's alignment with suitability for SMEs and VCSEs signals an inclusive approach, encouraging smaller enterprises and voluntary sector entities to engage with public sector opportunities that foster both business growth and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call of Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Groundworks training for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Notice Description

Award of a Call of Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Groundworks for Prisoners at HMP Stafford to provide Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a construction environment; Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer Test. Level 2 Award Location and Avoidance of Underground Services Cat and Genny / Safe Dig EUSR. OCN Level 2 Manual Handling. OCN Level 2 Site Based Abrasive Wheel Operations Site Access Traffic Marshall (DAMS) Emergency First Aid at Work Introduction to Vocational Trade Skills including; Groundworks, Steel fixing & Formworks (Unaccredited)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28a5ef44-a476-4b4b-abc0-486bcdecdd95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7827af-cac0-4cbf-a270-ea07ce6e6772
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG West Midlands (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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