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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality and Catering for prisoners at HMP Ranby

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 19:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on hospitality and catering training for prisoners at HMP Ranby. This initiative aims to enhance employability skills and provide work experience in food preparation and customer service within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with a contract period from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2026. The total value of the contract is £44,900, procured through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Classified under Education and training services, this contract supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender creates significant opportunities in the education and training sector, particularly for enterprises specialising in vocational training and skill development. Businesses with expertise in hospitality and catering training will find this project beneficial as it supports the Ministry of Justice's initiative to equip prisoners with vital skills for future employment. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes due to the support the contract offers for these types of organisations. Engaging in this contract could facilitate business growth and expansion into government-related vocational training services.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality and Catering for prisoners at HMP Ranby

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality and Catering training for prisoners at HMP Ranby. The purpose is to help prisoners develop their employability skills within the catering industry and develop work experience in preparing food and serving customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-532cb0e5-b939-4efd-bdd2-4f3facb58b34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a776280d-0c5b-447d-b2ac-ee23ea13951f
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
£44,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 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
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

N-ERGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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