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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Bike Maintenance training course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Ministry of Justice, has reached the award stage for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract focuses on providing a Bike Maintenance training course for prisoners at HMP Bristol. This initiative falls under the industry category "Education and training services" and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 7th April 2026 and the contract period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The awarded supplier, Life Cycle UK, will manage the contractual obligations for an awarded value of £85,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), considering the suitability requirements. Companies in the education and training services sector, particularly those with expertise in vocational training for specific needs, such as bike maintenance, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The dynamic purchasing system facilitates repeated opportunities, allowing businesses to expand their market presence and secure multiple contracts over time, contributing to sustained business development.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Bike Maintenance training course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Bike Maintenance training course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb584ee-0985-41a4-9437-3320fdb659ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263c47d8-d4f1-4d7a-9086-06cd10d725c3
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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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

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
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE CYCLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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