Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of ETC Awards for prisoners at HMP Liverpool

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 22:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This is for delivering Education and Training Contracts (ETC) Awards for prisoners at HMP Liverpool in the North West of the United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code 80000000, it focuses on education and training services. The contract spans from 10th September 2025 to 10th June 2026. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at GBP 56,130.03, was awarded on 24th July 2025, with the award published on 4th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability for small and medium enterprises. Complete Skills Solutions, identified as an SME, has already secured the contract, indicating the potential for similar businesses in the industry to thrive in such procurement scenarios. Companies that provide education and training services, particularly those with experience in the dynamic purchasing system, would be well-positioned to compete in this field, leveraging this opportunity to expand their involvement in public sector contracts focused on prison education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of ETC Awards for prisoners at HMP Liverpool

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the delivery of ETC Awards for prisoners at HMP Liverpool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b474523-a765-4b1c-99a6-b830b907951e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a00b3d-dffd-4d86-8352-0ecb358db121
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
£56,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 10 Jun 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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