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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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30 Dec 2025 at 16:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, has completed the award stage of a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded contract is for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland in the South West of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £45,832.47, covers education and training services, specifically tailored for rail track safety and related competencies. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period set to start on 12th January 2026 and end on 11th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on vocational training and initiatives supporting prisoner rehabilitation. Companies, especially SMEs, with expertise in rail industry training, safety procedures, or related fields, could find this contract beneficial for portfolio expansion and social impact ventures. Given the focus on enhancing future employability of the inmates, businesses with strong networks in rail employment and those offering comprehensive safety and induction programmes could be particularly well-suited to participate in such initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland. The Course shall include: - The delivery PTS Awareness, including AC & DCCR electrification, non-accredited. PTS Awareness will also include the following competencies: o Introduction to working on Track o Accessing and exiting track safely o Working safely o Safe System of Work (SSoW) o Emergency procedures o Communication & Teamwork - Small Tools Training - LUICI (London Underground Industry Common Induction) Awareness - Basic Track (BTA) Awareness - Level 3 First Aid at Work (Accredited) - Level 1 Fire Safety (Accredited) - Level 2 Manual Handling (Accredited) - PPE Provision Through The Gate & Employment: - Rail employment sponsorship - Full PTS (AC&DCCR) Course - Drug & Alcohol testing - E-learning module - Industry-standard medical - Network Rail Sentinel Card - Access to employer network - Full pastoral support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f30f82a-2ee4-445e-8a3d-9f5c2464b8ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba5c8d3-39f8-4f1a-9d28-75da20127270
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
£45,832 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026 1-6 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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