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Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course, aimed at prisoners in HMP Lewes. This procurement, categorised under education and training services, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract active from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered across London and the South East of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £24,000 GBP. Key dates included the award on 17th April 2026 and publication of the award notice on 17th May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those familiar with the dynamics of specialised courses like the GQA Construction CSCS. The procurement process was designed to be inclusive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it particularly well-suited for entities that can quickly adapt to the requirements of a dynamic purchasing environment. The successful tenderer, Karen Mackey Consultants, exemplifies the capacity needed to thrive in such procurements, and similar businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings within the justice sector. Businesses with expertise in providing vocational training and an understanding of the legal and logistical framework involved in working with prisons are encouraged to consider similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cf7e135-af48-454e-bdfa-783a296aef09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0fe28e-0f35-4d58-a7ef-102d8ded8a91
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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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

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

KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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