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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 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has finalised a procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focused on providing tattooing courses for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill. This initiative, entitled "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattooing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill", falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £12,392, covers the provision of a structured, industry-led tattoo training programme aimed at enhancing employability and resettlement skills. Elever Training has been awarded the contract, with a performance period from 6th July 2026 to 5th June 2027, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award stage completed on 6th July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in vocational and skills development. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and relevant training programmes that align with resettlement and rehabilitation objectives could highly benefit. Such contracts could provide a platform for expanding business operations in the public sector and contribute to meaningful community development efforts through education and skill-building initiatives.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa17b1ce-e769-40f4-9f6f-410a9d2e34b6
Current Stage
Award
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
£12,392 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,392 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ELEVER TRAINING

Further Information

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