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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattooing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Ministry of Justice

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice commissioned tattoo training services for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill in the South East of England. The requirement is for a structured, industry-led tattoo training programme, classified as education and training services. The programme is intended to support prisoner resettlement and employability, reduce reoffending, and provide learners with practical, relevant skills for future employment. Delivery is focused on the prison environment and on preparing participants for potential work in the tattoo industry after release. This is a service opportunity suited to organisations able to combine vocational tattoo training with education, rehabilitation and employment-focused support for prisoners.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The Ministry of Justice used a selective call-off contract under its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The submission deadline was 30 April 2026 at 3pm. The contract was awarded to Elever Training on 6 July 2026 for £12,392, inclusive of the stated contract value, running from 6 July 2026 to 5 June 2027. The selected supplier is an SME. The procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active, and the requirement concerns a single tattoo-training service at HMP Standford Hill.

For suppliers assessing future demand, this award demonstrates a defined requirement for prison-based tattoo training linked to resettlement, employability and reducing reoffending. A credible competitor would need qualified or experienced tattoo educators, an industry-led curriculum and the ability to deliver practical training safely in a custodial setting. Strong evidence of helping learners gain relevant vocational skills and move towards employment would be important. Providers combining specialist tattooing expertise with prisoner education, rehabilitation and employability support are well placed to compete. The procurement was suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that a focused specialist provider or mission-led training organisation could be an appropriate model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattooing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattooing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill. The Supplier will provide a structured, industry-led tattoo training programme that is centred on resettlement, employability, and reducing reoffending, offering learners practical and relevant skills for their future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9155fdf3-521a-4b57-962e-4dfb0105f8eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa17b1ce-e769-40f4-9f6f-410a9d2e34b6
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
£12,392 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,392 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 5 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Elever Training

Further Information

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