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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for CSCS Courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

Ministry of Justice

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04 Sep 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured classroom-based construction safety training for prisoners at HMP Leyhill. The service covers the CITB Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, preparation for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) test and achievement of a CSCS green labourer card. It also includes employment brokerage and ongoing learner support. The supplier must be recognised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). This is a prison education and vocational training service, classified under education and training services (CPV 80000000), delivered in the South West of England. The requirement is aimed at helping prisoners gain an entry-level construction site qualification and progress towards employment in construction-related labouring roles.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to TWA Certifications Ltd on 4 September 2026. The award value is £15,532.50. The contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 6 May 2027. It was a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, rather than an open standalone tender. The tender submission deadline was 24 July 2026 at 3pm. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active, with the Ministry of Justice as buyer and TWA Certifications Ltd as the selected supplier. The procurement covers one service requirement at HMP Leyhill rather than separately awarded lots.

This award demonstrates a defined Ministry of Justice requirement for prison-based, classroom-delivered construction safety training linked to employment outcomes. A credible future competitor would need CITB recognition and the ability to deliver the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification, prepare learners for the CSCS test and support them towards the green labourer card. The requirement also favours providers able to offer practical employment brokerage and sustained post-course support, not training alone. Relevant capability includes working with prisoners or other learners who need structured vocational progression, managing classroom delivery in a custodial setting and connecting qualified learners with construction employment. The call-off route shows the importance of access to, and compliance with, the relevant dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for CSCS Courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for CSCS Courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill. he supplier shall provide a classroom-based CITB Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and be recognised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The training shall prepare learners for the CSCS test, leading to the achievement of a CSCS green labourer card, together with employment brokerage and ongoing support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-772e054f-7cc9-4b21-b639-e17d9ee91d4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9826a165-00fd-425f-b303-773b085a88ae
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
£15,532 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 May 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWA Certifications Ltd

Further Information

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