Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for CSCS and Industrial Cleaning courses for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 19:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Complete Skills Solutions under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract pertains to the delivery of Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and industrial cleaning courses for prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms. Categorised under education and training services, the procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract started on 1st November 2025 and will run until 30th April 2026. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, this award was finalised on 9th October 2025 with a contract value of £12,400.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the education sector, particularly those specialising in vocational training services like construction health and safety. The engagement with the Ministry of Justice can not only enhance the supplier's portfolio by diversifying its reach into the public sector but also builds credibility in providing specialised training services in correctional facilities. Businesses familiar with dynamic purchasing systems might find this an advantageous avenue for showcasing tailored, skill-oriented educational programmes.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for CSCS and Industrial Cleaning courses for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for CSCS and Industrial Cleaning courses for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms. Supplier shall deliver Level 2 Award in Construction Health & Safety, including the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card and cleaning qualifications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-777e411c-84e6-46f0-bf2f-527e5d14926c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd69050-cc60-4377-9c25-1dd358d0dce7
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
£12,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
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

Notice Documents

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