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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Groundworks courses for Prisoners at HMP High Down

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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10 Jun 2026 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed an award process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically designed to deliver Groundworks courses for prisoners at HMP High Down. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category, with the contract services to be executed in London, United Kingdom. With a total contract value of £99,800, the procurement utilised a selective method, functioning as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process, which initially closed on 20th May 2026, has now reached the award stage as of 10th June 2026, with the contract period starting from 11th June 2026 until 31st March 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those tailored to vocational training, and offers a chance for developing long-term collaboration with public sector entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those with a focus on socially-driven objectives, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, as the procurement process highlighted suitability for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE). RMF Construction Training Academy Ltd, an SME, has been announced as the successful supplier, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage in future government contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Groundworks courses for Prisoners at HMP High Down

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Groundworks courses for Prisoners at HMP High Down. The Groundworks programme combines accredited training with clear progression routes, enabling learners to move confidently into employment on release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6943d4d-cedc-45ad-ae6c-01c87d3b75f5
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
£99,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RMF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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