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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract to Intertrain UK Ltd under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract, valued at £36,683, is designed to provide rail course training for prisoners at HMP Highpoint, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under 'Education and training services', underwent a selective process via a Dynamic Purchasing System. Key requirements include various aspects of rail industry training such as Personal Track Safety and health and safety modules, with contracts effective from August 2025 to March 2026. The procurement stage is concluded, with the contract award published on 8 August 2025.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for SMEs and organisations experienced in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering technical rail industry instruction. It caters to businesses that can provide both theoretical and practical training modules, integrate pastoral support for trainees post-release, and ensure comprehensive educational offerings compliant with industry safety standards. Engaging in such initiatives can enhance an organisation's portfolio and aligns with social responsibility goals through the rehabilitation and skill acquisition of prisoners.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint. Requirements include: - Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence - Direct Current Conductor Rail (DCCR) - Overhead line equipment (OLEC 1) and track induction (TIC) - Health and safety training and requirements including fire awareness. - How to use small plant machinery, tools, and equipment for a minimum of 5 days. - Theory and practical training on the key principles of overhead line engineering including bonding and rigging, as well as signalling and telecoms including basic diagrams. - Evidence of employers providing contracts of employment to learners prior to release - Learners must complete a Network Rail Drug and Alcohol screening/medical prior to the course commencing. - Must provide pastoral 1-2-1 support to learners on release. Named individual for TTG care. Within 48hrs. Communication with the community offender manager. Speak with trainee's minimum once per week. Support to be in place for a minimum of 6 months and 12 months dependent on an individual case post release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-410d2ef5-e7da-477d-a7ec-e45c54a26b3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a28e734-c2f0-48d2-9d77-281151434e42
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
£36,683 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,683 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERTRAIN

Further Information

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