Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barista Courses for Prisoners at HMP Downview

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Ministry of Justice involved a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to provide Barista Courses for prisoners at HMP Downview. This project, classified under education and training services (CPV code 80000000), focuses on equipping prisoners with essential coffee-making and customer service skills. The procurement, now at the Award stage, was conducted via a selective method using a dynamic purchasing system. The project, valued at GBP 15,300, began its contract period on 9th June 2026 and will run until 8th April 2027. The services will be delivered in the London and South East regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focusing on educational and vocational training services, particularly those experienced in skill development in hospitality sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find fruitful prospects in delivering tailored courses within correctional facilities. Since the contract has been awarded to Catimor Ltd t/a Redemption Roasters, a company categorised as an SME, this underscores a welcoming environment for smaller businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and rehabilitation-focused initiatives.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barista Courses for Prisoners at HMP Downview

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barista Courses for Prisoners at HMP Downview. The course will equip participants with the foundational coffee and customer service skills needed to work in a coffee-shop, including specialty coffee shops.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51dbeed1-80d4-4337-90ba-dd4ce5c6e71e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8494931-21df-4e71-bf66-17810a94fd8e
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
£15,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Apr 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
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

CATIMOR LTD T/A REDEMPTION ROASTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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