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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Ministry of Justice

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29 Apr 2026 at 07:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for delivering a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) course targeted at prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the education and training services sector, has a value of £21,000 and follows a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The tender was published on 29th April 2026, following an active award issued on 5th March 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing educational services within the correctional facility sector. Firms specialising in vocational training or educational programmes, particularly those focusing on construction skills, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Moreover, this tender highlights potential business growth areas in collaboration with government agencies, addressing social rehabilitation and skills development. Businesses already operating in the education sector are encouraged to explore dynamic purchasing systems for accessing future opportunities within public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms. Prisoners will be trained and work to achieve CSCS Level 2 Award in Construction Health and Safety, including the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7535d7b0-b6bb-4cb3-8ac6-a4ec534d75fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784e5abb-d2cd-46a6-99f3-91b7e4560b80
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
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 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

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Complete Skills Solutions

Further Information

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