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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Introduction Into Construction training for prisoners at HMP Liverpool

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Mar 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award for a contract to deliver "Introduction into Construction" training at HMP Liverpool under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This award, issued on 13 January 2026, involves Complete Skills Solutions as the supplier and has a value of £26,428.50. The procurement falls under the classification of education and training services, specifically addressing the North West region in the United Kingdom. The contract initially began on 2 February 2026 and is expected to continue until 1 May 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender phase concluding on 22 December 2025.

This tender offers meaningful opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability for such contracts. The structured nature of the dynamic purchasing system favours enterprises with flexibility and adeptness in providing tailored training solutions. As the contract is centred around construction industry skills, companies with expertise in vocational training or prison education programmes will find this award particularly beneficial for growth and development in a specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Introduction Into Construction training for prisoners at HMP Liverpool

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Introduction Into Construction Training for prisoners at HMP Liverpool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8241f826-3627-4da8-8f0d-481525e1a677
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34e31d5-506b-4047-8169-61882cf97568
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
£26,428 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,428 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 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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