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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Fork Lift Truck training course for Prisoners at HMP North Sea Camp

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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16 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to provide a Fork Lift Truck training course for prisoners at HMP North Sea Camp. The project, focused on education and training services, will be carried out in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This selective procurement process concluded its tender phase on 30th December 2025. The contract, valued at £14,980, commenced on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to end on 24th April 2026. The procurement was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, catering specifically to the prison education sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training, particularly those equipped to provide specialised forklift training courses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the education and training industry are ideally positioned to deliver similar services in future opportunities. With its focus on enhancing skills and reintegration prospects for prisoners, this project highlights growth potential for companies keen on contributing to social value and rehabilitation initiatives.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Fork Lift Truck training course for Prisoners at HMP North Sea Camp

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Fork Lift Truck training course for Prisoners at HMP North Sea Camp. The supplier shall deliver: Counterbalance to Reach Forklift Truck conversion course- Novice Course Counterbalance to Telehandler course-Novice Course and Reach Forklift Truck conversion course (from industrial counterbalance) Telehandler course conversion course (from industrial counterbalance)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bc7771f-d1e2-4753-bccc-ac622299953c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5768365f-c399-4219-8627-325fd4ea5e85
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
£14,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 24 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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