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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Welding & Coding training for prisoners at HMP Haverigg

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract for the provision of Welding & Coding training to prisoners at HMP Haverigg, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and training services, with the contract valued at £19,000, and has been awarded to Complete Skills Solutions. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 9th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 3rd April 2026. Key dates include the award notice being published on 27th February 2026, marking the end of the tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in vocational skills such as welding and coding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete given the procurement characteristics. This contract represents a chance to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice and expand the provision of skills training within the correctional services sector, fostering business growth in this niche area.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Welding & Coding training for prisoners at HMP Haverigg

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Welding & Coding training for prisoners at HMP Haverigg

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-379eed58-1d89-4349-8973-b12add89e1b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5ad03c-ed20-4139-84d5-e7a1e5f34b3c
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
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 1-6 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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