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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 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured education and training services to deliver a traffic management course for prisoners at HMP Wealstun. The purpose is to give participants the skills, qualifications and experience needed to seek employment as traffic management operatives after release. The work is delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber area, with HMP Wealstun identified as the prison site. This is a specialist prisoner education requirement combining vocational training with preparation for employment in the traffic management sector. It would suit organisations that can provide structured courses in traffic management and support learners in developing the practical competence and recognised qualifications needed for work after custody.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Daruma Group Ltd on 8 July 2026. The awarded contract value is £19,485. The contract runs from 13 July 2026 to 12 December 2026. It was a selective call-off under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, rather than an open tender, and submissions closed on 1 July 2026 at 3pm. The requirement was treated as a services contract and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award covers one requirement for the traffic management course at HMP Wealstun. The published outcome records Daruma Group Ltd as the successful supplier.

For suppliers that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates a defined Ministry of Justice demand for short-term, employment-focused vocational training for prisoners. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need proven expertise in traffic management training, the ability to deliver relevant qualifications, and experience helping learners develop skills applicable to operative roles. It would also need to operate effectively in a prison education environment, adapting delivery to the needs of prisoners and supporting progression towards employment after release. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises were considered suitable, so the opportunity is relevant to focused training providers as well as larger education contractors.

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Notice Information

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
ocds-b5fd17-6a1f9c16-3e21-4007-a2a2-fce87187fae4
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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 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
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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
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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