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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Numeracy Life Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process hosted by the Ministry of Justice has moved to the award stage, concerning the provision of a Numeracy Life Skills course for prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, with the dynamic purchasing system enabling selective procurement. The award was issued on 24th March 2025, following the close of the tender period on 7th March 2025. The contract, valued at £16,801.80, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. Given the focus on numeracy life skills for the prison education sector, businesses offering innovative training solutions are well-suited to thrive. The dynamic purchasing system method allows for ongoing opportunities within the market, offering businesses a channel to expand their services and expertise in the public sector education field.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Numeracy Life Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Numeracy Life Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89e6224f-ba01-48f7-a42d-381d66c35834
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3df54a-89f2-400c-b1a3-d9f7df839751
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
£16,801 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,801 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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