Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, concerning the provision of Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross, falls under the education and training services industry category. This procurement is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Transport Training Academy Ltd with a procurement stage now in the award phase as of 29th May 2026, following the expiry of the tender period on 15th May 2026. The contract is valued at £47,496 GBP and will commence on 1st June 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on vocational and driver education services, especially those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria include both SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with prior experience in delivering training services within correctional facilities or other similar institutional educational settings will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The contract's focus on Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving courses presents a niche yet vital growth avenue for businesses geared towards specialised training and rehabilitation programs.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ad90e69-3226-4dd6-852a-ba53347d6ab0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1beba34d-b275-4bae-8e18-de6d3bf81faf
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
£47,496 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,496 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSPORT TRAINING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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