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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Traffic Management Courses for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The project is titled "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Traffic Management Courses for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun," and falls within the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000). The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective and completed with the award phase on 8th July 2026. The contract period runs from 13th July 2026 to 12th December 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in educational and training services. Businesses with expertise in traffic management training can find a strategic growth opportunity to partner with the Ministry of Justice by delivering essential skills to prisoners. The project, valued at £19,485, aims to equip prisoners with qualifications to enhance their employability post-release, and Daruma Group Ltd has been awarded this tender as the supplier, illustrating the suitability for small to medium enterprises. This contract supports both SME and VCSE engagement, providing an inclusive platform for diversified business participation.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Traffic Management Courses for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Traffic Management Courses for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun, The supplier will deliver a traffic management course with the aim of ensuring the prisoners have the right skillset, qualifications and experience to successfully be employed as a traffic management operative 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/e3a008a2-b671-4167-87ae-15fb7938a9f8
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
£19,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 1-6 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARUMA GROUP

Further Information

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