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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck course provision for prisoners at HMP The Verne

Ministry of Justice

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23 Sep 2026 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice bought forklift truck training for prisoners at HMP The Verne. The course is intended to upskill participants so they can progress through workshop roles in prison and gain skills that support employment after release. This is a training services requirement, delivered at the prison. The work combines practical forklift instruction with a rehabilitative and employment-focused purpose: suppliers need to deliver training in a custodial setting and help learners develop skills relevant to work in workshops and beyond.

The procurement is complete and FTW Training Ltd was selected for the call-off contract. The award was made on 22 September 2026, for £14,130. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement was placed selectively through the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender deadline was 5 August 2026. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable to participate. The published procurement information describes the requirement and selection route but gives no separate award-scoring criteria.

For suppliers considering this buyer’s future prison education requirements, this award demonstrates demand for focused vocational training that supports prisoners’ progression through workshop roles and employment after release. A credible provider would need to deliver forklift truck training in a prison environment and connect practical skills development with workplace progression. The requirement was met through a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, so familiarity with delivering through that route would be relevant. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates that this type of work is not framed solely for large providers. The contract was a discrete course-provision requirement rather than a broad education programme.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck course provision for prisoners at HMP The Verne

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck course provision for prisoners at HMP The Verne. The supplier will deliver the Forklift Truck course. This will enable prisoners to be upskilled, allowing them to progress through roles in our workshops and provide them with skills and employment channels on release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e186d56-c695-4657-8f84-92690e569ac2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2cc20a0-3d53-4eca-9a3f-cf9a1a71f71c
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
£14,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
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

FTW Training

Further Information

Notice Documents

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