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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Driver Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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05 Jun 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is focused on providing RTITB accredited counterbalance forklift truck driver training courses for prisoners at HM Prison Stafford, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The contracting method used was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, with a procurement period that ended on 24th April 2026. The contract was awarded to FTW Training and is valued at £13,788, running from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations engaged in the education and training sector. Businesses equipped to offer vocational training services, especially those focused on skill development for rehabilitation, are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Engaging in this sector empowers businesses to contribute to societal well-being and can enhance their reputation as contributors to government initiatives aimed at reducing re-offending through skill development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Driver Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Driver Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford. Provide RTITB accredited counterbalance forklift truck training and licence to prisoners, to enable future employment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-458bc428-4601-479c-8479-742478c7da85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd620e0-7625-46e7-b6d9-9bda2b30fe9c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£13,788 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FTW TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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