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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Courses for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

Ministry of Justice

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02 Oct 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured construction training courses for prisoners at HMP Doncaster. The provider is expected to deliver a flexible curriculum responsive to construction-sector needs locally and nationally, working with the prison’s employment lead to identify job opportunities, establish relevant qualifications and prepare learners for employment after release. This is education and training services, focused specifically on construction skills and routes into work for people leaving prison. Delivery is at HMP Doncaster in Doncaster. The requirement combines course delivery with curriculum development and coordination with prison employment staff, linking training content to real labour-market demand and suitable qualifications.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Engage Train Support Ltd. The Ministry of Justice used a selective call-off from its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was made on 1 October 2026, following a submission deadline of 31 July 2026. The awarded contract value is £67,370. The contract runs from 2 November 2026 to 1 June 2027. The published information describes the expected delivery and employment-preparation approach, but does not set out separate lots or a specific scoring formula. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable for this requirement.

For suppliers competing when this HMP Doncaster requirement returns, the award demonstrates demand for prison-based construction training that connects qualifications to employment opportunities after release. A credible provider would need to deliver adaptable construction courses, keep the curriculum aligned with changing local and national sector requirements, and work closely with prison employment staff to identify vacancies and training needs. The service is more than classroom instruction: it must prepare learners for a practical transition into work on release. The Ministry of Justice used a call-off through its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, so relevant experience in prison education and the ability to operate through that route would be valuable. The procurement identifies SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises as suitable competitors.」} elided? Wait format must valid JSON; I accidentally include closing weird quote? Need ensure JSON string plain and exact. Also dates all in details yes. CPV omitted. Count fields each word ~100? Info 88? They demanded 100-150 unless genuinely less. We should hit 100 each ideally. Current info ~89, details 88, benefits 104. Could expand supported detail. Yet

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Courses for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Courses for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster. The supplier shall deliver a dynamic, adaptable, and forward-thinking curriculum that meets the evolving needs of the construction sector at both local and national levels. They shall collaborate closely with the Prison Employment Lead (PEL) to identify where there are job opportunities and the demand within the sector, determine the most relevant qualifications, and prepare learners to successfully move into meaningful work on release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-893ae4d9-76fb-4029-9b61-e05aab1fe5d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed125ba-d35f-4af3-900f-89c5025d5ba0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£67,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Engage Train Support Limited

Further Information

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