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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Wymott

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Mar 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement stage for a call-off contract from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically addressing an employability course for prisoners at HMP Wymott. The contract was awarded to Complete Skills Solutions, a supplier based in Bootle, Merseyside. With a total value of £24,982.5, the project falls under the category of Education and Training Services and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 20th January 2026 and ends on 19th April 2026, following the procurement method of selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those aiming to engage in correctional education initiatives. Companies recognised as SMEs or VCSEs are particularly suitable for such contracts due to the Ministry of Justice's demonstrated inclusivity in their procurement processes. Organisations with expertise in employability courses can leverage this contract to expand their services to governmental institutions and strengthen collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Wymott

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Wymott.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88663702-e648-48a0-a61a-9b72d5a0cce4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333bb37f-e0a2-4471-87c6-26deca90c06d
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
£24,982 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,982 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Apr 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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