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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Fork Lift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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15 Jul 2025 at 20:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the awarding stage of a public procurement process for delivering Fork Lift Truck Training to prisoners at HMP Elmley. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and is based in the regions of London and the South East, United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contracting authority, Ministry of Justice, awarded this contract to Mainstream Training Ltd, with a total value of £67,500. The service delivery is set to run from 5th May 2025 to 3rd April 2026. Notable dates include the award publication on 15th July 2025, with the tender period having ended on 21st March 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, especially those focused on occupational skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for engagement given the contract's nature and scope. Companies equipped with expertise in training and certification, particularly in areas relevant to logistics and warehousing such as forklift operation, would be well-positioned to pursue similar future contracts. Additionally, this contract provides the awarded supplier, Mainstream Training Ltd, an excellent opportunity to bolster its portfolio within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Fork Lift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Fork Lift Truck Driving Training for Prisoners at HMP Elmley, the scope is to provide an accredited Counterbalance Forklift license to Prisoners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b1c48e1-f77b-4b93-a776-8f36e647435c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f5e127d-0971-4b22-b94a-82ffa4a8a072
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
£67,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 3 Apr 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

MAINSTREAM TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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