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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. This procurement falls under the Education and training services category and has a total value of £22,750. The selective procurement method was used, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The training is to be delivered in London and the South East, with the contract period spanning from 2nd February 2026 to 1st May 2026. The tender's end date was 23rd December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and social enterprises that provide specialised education and training services, particularly those interested in contributing to rehabilitation programmes within the prison system. The contract, awarded to Wilbar Associates Ltd, an SME, underscores the opportunities available for smaller businesses to engage with governmental bodies like the Ministry of Justice. Businesses equipped to deliver educational services and with an interest in expanding their reach into public sector contracts would find this procurement process especially beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Traffic Management training for prisoners at HMP Aylesbury.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6efa1ecc-e9db-4d29-9e6b-5933ed43d56b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18370657-4a3b-4ac4-8788-e2eb1cfb9ba8
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
£22,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WILBAR ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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