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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack Course for Prisoners at HMP Littlehey

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 19:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack Course for Prisoners at HMP Littlehey" has been completed by the Ministry of Justice, located at 5 Wellington Place, Leeds, England. This tender falls under the education and training services category, specifically within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 18th July 2025, with the contract period running from 6th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £25,000, was given to Platinum Rail Services Ltd, and was published on 9th October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing specialised courses within correctional facilities. Companies such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which can deliver specialised training like railtrack courses, are well-suited for such contracts, highlighting an opportunity to expand their client base within governmental projects. Organisations looking to engage in dynamic purchasing systems may find similar opportunities within the public sector, fostering growth by establishing connections with key government departments such as the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack Course for Prisoners at HMP Littlehey

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack Course for Prisoners at HMP Littlehey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c3ffd34-cd7d-4b54-a84e-1864f2e0bbf3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3409a31-a792-4591-a89b-1fd15036c997
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLATINUM RAIL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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