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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Birmingham

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 Jan 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Birmingham. The contract, valued at £16,450, has been awarded to Daruma Group Ltd, a supplier with a legal address in Stockport, Lancashire. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and targets locations in the East and West Midlands, UK. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract officially commenced on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 11th March 2026.

This initiative opens opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training services, particularly those focusing on skill development for the construction industry. Organisations with experience in providing accredited training programmes and those equipped to engage with social enterprises or SMEs are well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Given the focus on rehabilitative training, companies that can bring innovative learning techniques to correctional facilities may find additional growth avenues through similar government procurement initiatives. The project aligns with objectives to enhance employment prospects for prisoners, thus offering potential long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Birmingham

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Birmingham. HMP Birmingham has commissioned a supplier, following a competition, to deliver accredited Traffic Management training programme to support prisoners in gaining fully accredited licences/tickets to support employment on release into the construction industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a6df315-613d-4590-b9c4-0b8c15309352
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f9fe4b-d6a2-4413-83b4-5af961c5ab7f
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
£16,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Mar 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARUMA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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