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Award of a Call Off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Forklift Truck course for Prisoners at HMP The Mount

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

20 May 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the tender process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, awarding it for a Forklift Truck course for prisoners at HMP The Mount. This procurement falls under the Education and training services category and aims to deliver an accredited Level 2 Counterbalance and Reach forklift truck course. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract active from 12th May 2025, running until 11th May 2026. The contract's geographical focus includes the East of England, London, and the South East, with a total contract value of £14,986.67.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can offer vocational training like forklift operation to meet the needs of prisoners aiming for rehabilitation and skill development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations supporting social business initiatives, are well-suited to engage with this procurement, given the contract's emphasis on accredited courses and its relevant social impact. Engaging in such contracts not only provides financial benefits but also aligns with corporate social responsibility goals, potentially enhancing a business's reputation and market position in education services.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Forklift Truck course for Prisoners at HMP The Mount

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract Under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Forklift Truck course for Prisoners at HMP The Mount. The supplier shall deliver an accredited Level 2 Counterbalance and Reach forklift truck course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ff9f40d-d9c1-4a76-bf78-59e2d0955b7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb856af-432f-45d6-acdd-c562464b2188
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
£14,986 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,986 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 May 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
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (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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