Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP High Down

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

06 Jul 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Ministry of Justice concerns the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for prisoners at HMP High Down. This contract involves providing education and training services, specifically focusing on rail track engineering, including Personal Track Safety certification. The location for this service is set in the regions of London and South East, United Kingdom, with the procurement method executed through a selective process as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender stage is complete, having reached the award phase on 6th July 2025, following the award notice published on the same date. The contract period began on 20th April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 119,184.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which the procurement outlines as particularly suitable candidates. Businesses specializing in specialised education and training services or those with experience in providing technical and safety certifications may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. By securing this tender, businesses can expand their offerings within the public sector, specifically in correctional education, potentially leading to further contracts with similar requirements. The successful supplier, Elite Project Services Limited, illustrates how SMEs can leverage such public contracts to enhance their business growth and sector presence.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Notice Description

A Call off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP High Down. courses shall include Personal Track Safety certification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46c0b1ea-ec52-4aa1-a5f6-49983eeb8d1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c020b7e-8ff8-4387-a37a-8a922250f184
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
£119,184 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,184 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 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

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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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