Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register) training courses for Prisoners at HMP Rochester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 05:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Ministry of Justice involves the award of a contract through a call-off under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for the provision of Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) training courses for prisoners at HMP Rochester. This initiative falls under the industry category of education and training services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process is at the award stage, following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 15th May 2026, with the supply period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £20,400.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education and training sector. Businesses capable of providing specialised training services, particularly those with expertise in energy and utility sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. With the initiative aimed at prisoner education, companies focused on vocational training and skills development have a promising avenue to expand their service offerings and establish themselves as key providers in the prison education landscape.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register) training courses for Prisoners at HMP Rochester

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register) training courses for Prisoners at HMP Rochester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73e195af-0941-4db5-af4f-7c90789cdab2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1574c6-8b43-4eb9-8941-b8e0377b7f8a
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
£20,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGAGE TRAIN SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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