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Award of a Call off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Bicycle Maintenance course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 May 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an awarding process for a Call-off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract involves offering a Bicycle Maintenance course to prisoners at HMP Bullingdon, aiming to establish a workshop and train participants as Cycle Mechanics. The project falls under the 'Education and training services' category, with the contract valued at £59,999. This initiative spans from 3rd April 2025 to 31st March 2026, targeting operations in London and the South East of England. The procurement process employed was selective, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 12th March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their educational service offerings within the prison system. Businesses specialising in vocational training, particularly in mechanical and technical skills, would find this contract advantageous to showcase their expertise and foster growth through public sector collaboration. This initiative can help build a reputable profile for service providers committed to delivering impactful education and skills programs in challenging environments.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Bicycle Maintenance course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Bicycle Maintenance course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon. The Scope is to set-up and run a bicycle workshop inside the prison and train prisoners as accredited Cycle Mechanics, whilst they refurbish broken bikes for the benefit of the community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d8c2757-e2ca-42fa-ac56-d72683673e97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d4bd18-758f-43ed-aa2f-50905465bf12
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
£59,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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

LIFE CYCLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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