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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Services course for Residents of HMP Lincoln

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

26 Jun 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process for delivering a Rail Services course to residents of HMP Lincoln. This contract was part of the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System and has been awarded to Platinum Rail Services Limited. The procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and will be implemented in the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 17,550, will span from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the education and training industry to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in delivering vocational or technical training, particularly those with experience in working with the prison education sector, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement process highlights the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to supporting diverse suppliers and driving innovation within public service delivery. Potential contractors can leverage this opportunity to expand their services and establish a foothold in the sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Services course for Residents of HMP Lincoln

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Services course for Residents of HMP Lincoln

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bbe101a-6e15-4a23-a901-287ca471c4c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48972e8-a799-4d3a-9c9f-cf010fdd7226
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
£17,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLATINUM RAIL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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