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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Leicester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Ministry of Justice involves the awarding of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course tailored for prisoners at HMP Leicester. The industry category is education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. This is a selective procurement via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, targeting the East Midlands in the United Kingdom. The tender is in the award stage, concluded with an active status since 31 December 2025, with a contract period from 2 February 2026 to 1 August 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 10,400, was ultimately awarded to Green Skills Partnership CIC, noted for its engagement with SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, especially for SMEs and VCSEs keen on providing educational services within the construction industry. Companies specialising in skills training and certification for the construction sector, particularly those offering innovative and adaptable educational solutions, stand to benefit from engaging with similar dynamic purchasing frameworks. The multidisciplinary approach to prisoner education ensures businesses can contribute to workforce development and social outcomes while potentially expanding their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Leicester

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Leicester. The programme shall be multidisciplinary across the construction industries and will ensure learners are both work ready and flexible to react to changing job opportunities within each industry. Prisoners shall work to achieve accreditation of CSCS green labourer card.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-869fb4c4-748c-47ea-9dba-b6eb2e2e1537
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7c9012-de53-4388-8714-f01d2ce119a2
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
£10,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Aug 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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