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Award of a Call-Off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Cookham Wood

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 May 2026 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for awarding a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract pertains to providing a barbering course at HMP Cookham Wood, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement involved a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and was categorised under 'Education and training services' with a contract value of GBP 29,250. The tender period concluded on 14 April 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from 18 May 2026 to 17 April 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those focused on delivering vocational courses like barbering. It is well suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded supplier, Cuts by Rob J, exemplifies the kind of nimble, specialised business that can effectively serve niche educational needs within institutional settings. Engaging in such contracts can offer businesses a stable source of revenue coupled with the opportunity to develop a portfolio in specialised educational services, thereby fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Cookham Wood

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Cookham Wood

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-388f60bf-c2a9-4ada-944c-755526aa6f3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ef20d7-95d7-4b5c-a8b4-2c60e5621a4f
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
£29,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUTS BY ROB J

Further Information

Notice Documents

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