Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Labouring training course for Prisoners at HMP Coldingley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 06:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the procurement process for a labouring training course for prisoners at HMP Coldingley through a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender, focusing on education and training services, is classified under the CPV code 80000000. The contract, awarded to GLA Group, is valued at £11,000 and will be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period is set between 6th July 2026 and 5th June 2027. Relevant deadlines included the end of the tender period on 16th April 2026, with the award made on 18th May 2026 and published on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education and training sector to expand their business by participating in similar public procurement processes. The Ministry of Justice’s commitment to developing skills among prisoners opens avenues for businesses specializing in educational services to engage with government contracts. Firms capable of offering tailored training programs for the rehabilitation and skill-building of inmates could find lucrative growth prospects by aligning with such public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Labouring training course for Prisoners at HMP Coldingley

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Labouring training course for Prisoners at HMP Coldingley.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-542c2751-32c3-4aa0-8e07-064263c7192e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c667ffc6-04f1-4f9f-801a-4689fe016dae
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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jun 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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