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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Multi-skills Construction training for Prisoners at HMP Ford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, England, has concluded the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract involves Multi-skills Construction training for prisoners at HMP Ford, situated in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised under Education and training services, follows a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £88,000, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with the award finalised on 30th July 2025. The process is currently in the 'award' stage, having reached completion, and the award notice was published on 8th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth within the education and training sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver specialised construction training materials and instruction. RMF Construction Training Academy Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Birmingham, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that businesses with experience in training services, particularly those geared towards construction skills, are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Companies specialising in vocational training with a focus on facilitating employment pathways for underserved populations may find similar opportunities beneficial for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Multi-skills Construction training for Prisoners at HMP Ford

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Multi-skills Construction training for prisoners at HMP Ford. The training is to provide a successful pathway of learning to achieve skills based or accreditation to support progressions into construction-based employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88eb3c39-b454-4b69-b89e-741894c44c14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa72339-c74b-424c-a331-1e2c394aef46
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
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RMF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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