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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Car Valeting courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, England, has completed the awarding stage for a public procurement contract titled "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Car Valeting courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill." This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and training services with a specific focus on car valeting and basic car maintenance, aimed at aiding prisoners preparing for release. The procurement method is selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, awarded to TWA Certifications Ltd., will commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £10,800, and the procurement process has been structured to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs), primarily those specialising in the provision of education and training services, particularly within the automotive sector. Businesses with expertise in vocational training for motor trades will find this contract to align well with their service offerings. It provides a platform to engage meaningfully in the rehabilitation and skill development sector, helping individuals transition into employment within the motor trades post-incarceration. Such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and experience in delivering educational services within correctional facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Car Valeting courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Car Valeting courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill. The Supplier will deliver courses in car valeting and basic car maintenance for prisoners, who are preparing for release and seeking employment in the motor trades.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ca5d401-cfb4-4102-8035-6bedee19107d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c143c9-2222-4f0e-a605-8dd5df013c54
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
£10,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWA CERTIFICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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