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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to enable prisoners to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers) at HMP Lincoln

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at enabling prisoners at HMP Lincoln to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers). This contract, valued at £18,912, falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category and involves training prisoners in various skill levels of painting, decorating, bricklaying, dry-lining, and forklift truck driving. The contract period runs from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2026, with the educational services being provided in the East Midlands and East of England regions. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award stage being marked as complete as of 8th April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth within businesses skilled in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with offerings in construction-related certifications such as the CSCS card. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as third sector organisations (VCSEs) are considered suitable for such contracts. GreenSkills Partnership, a SME, is the supplier responsible for this contract, demonstrating the accessibility of public sector opportunities for smaller organisations with relevant expertise. Businesses focusing on developing workforce skills and supporting rehabilitation through vocational training are well-suited to engage in similar tenders, potentially leading to further participation in public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to enable prisoners to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers) at HMP Lincoln

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to enable prisoners to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers) in HMP Lincoln. HMP Lincoln will be training prisoners in Level 1 & 2 Painting and Decorating, Level 1 & 2 Bricklaying, Dry-Lining and Fork Lift Truck Driving as part of our core curriculum throughout the 2025/26 financial year, we shall offer prisoners who achieve these qualifications the opportunity to attain the relevant CSCS card in their last 6 months in preparation for their release. This opportunity shall also be available for unskilled labourers to achieve the Health and Safety Qualification required for a CSCS card.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dd4c45c-9acc-45ff-8ec0-2e54a5543f4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfaf2277-f02f-4fc6-a61b-b96fa4d30b01
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
£18,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202512 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 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)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENSKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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