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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Labouring/Construction training for prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Jan 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Labouring/Construction training at HMP Aylesbury, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 80000000 for education and training services, was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to GLA Group Ltd on 28th November 2025, with the contractual period starting on 5th January 2026 and concluding on 4th May 2026. This award stage marks the completion of the procurement, which aimed to enhance the training and qualifications of sentenced prisoners to facilitate their work readiness upon release.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who specialise in providing educational and training services. Companies with expertise in construction and labouring training are ideally suited to bid for such contracts in future dynamic purchasing systems. The ongoing need for prisoner education and their preparation for reintegration into the workforce may offer lucrative opportunities for businesses that can provide innovative and effective training solutions, supporting the Ministry of Justice's rehabilitation objectives.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Labouring/Construction training for prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Labouring/Construction training for prisoners at HMP Aylesbury The course shall provide this training for sentenced prisoners in preparation for release to open conditions, giving them the opportunity to gain training and qualifications that increases their work readiness to enter employment upon release.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-701bab16-d0de-419f-b876-905d301d34c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3cf9b9-fc6b-4526-8d82-48b406d76b1e
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 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
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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