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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an HGV course for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

06 Jul 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation, offering a contract for an HGV course for prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross. Categorised under Education and Training Services, the contract follows a selective procurement process via a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. Key dates include the award notice published on 6th July 2025, with the contract period beginning on 12th May 2025 and ending on 20th July 2025. The project is valued at GBP 31,664 and will take place in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in educational programmes and vocational training. SMEs and organisations aligned with social value goals, such as those supporting prisoner rehabilitation or vocational development, are well-suited to compete. The focus on HGV training indicates a need for expertise in logistics and transport education, making it ideal for training academies or institutions with a track record of working with unique learner groups like on-site prison populations. Transport Training Academy Ltd has been awarded, exemplifying a successful bidder profile for interested small and medium-sized enterprises eager to expand in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an HGV course for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an HGV course for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85da7e65-467c-4c34-b707-bad9f62a09a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8a12bf-d81f-47b9-bd45-c50cac8e29e6
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
£31,664 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,664 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 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

TRANSPORT TRAINING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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