Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Courses for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, overseen by the Ministry of Justice, pertains to the award stage of a contract for delivering construction courses for prisoners at HMP Hewell in the West Midlands, UK. The contract was part of a dynamic purchasing system within the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000). The selective procurement method culminated in an active award on 8th June 2026, following the tender period that closed on 21st May 2026. The contract, valued at £20,000, spans from 8th June 2026 to 7th April 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that can deliver vocational education and training, particularly in health, safety, and construction sectors. It is especially suited for SMEs and organisations focusing on social values and community services. By equipping inmates with industry-recognised qualifications, businesses engaged in this contract can contribute to rehabilitation efforts while expanding their reach within the public sector. The supplier for this contract, Hercules (Training) Ltd, demonstrates the suitability of smaller-scale enterprises for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Courses for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Courses for Prisoners at HMP Hewell. The programme will equip learners with industry-recognised health, safety and vocational qualifications essential for gaining work on release, particularly within the construction and utilities sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2da66016-ca11-4e8b-bc07-21f25b19f44c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20adc356-0dfd-4ee4-bca3-efb3eba2d339
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Apr 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERCULES (TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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