Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Courses for Prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by the Ministry of Justice, involves a call-off contract for providing forklift truck courses to prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, worth £14,888, spans from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. It has progressed to the award stage, with FTW Training selected as the supplier, following the tender process that concluded on 11th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational training services, particularly those experienced in practical skill instruction like forklift operation. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited to compete, as their agile structures and potential for specialised services align well with the procurement requirements. The awarded contract can provide growth through enhanced reputation and expertise in government contract fulfilment, setting a foundation for future public sector opportunities in similar fields.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Courses for Prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Courses for Prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall. The service is to facilitate forklift truck training, certification and licence. (RTITB accredited counterbalance forklift course,) as well as the potential of refresher training for those in the establishment who completed their courses several years ago and require this to be able to work on the forklift to support them on release.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4650498f-cf3c-490b-8827-192d53d0faa5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d87e463-71ee-4ab6-a7b4-c97ba3ab5e65
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
£14,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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

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
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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