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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Personal Development and Employability course for prisoners at HMP Wymott

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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07 May 2025 at 07:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Personal Development and Employability course for prisoners at HMP Wymott. The procurement process, conducted as a selective call-off, falls within the "Education and training services" industry category. The initiative aims to deliver services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage was completed with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 21st February 2025, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was made to Complete Skills Solutions on 21st March 2025, with a contract value of £37,600.32.

This opportunity presents significant potential for companies specialising in educational and training services, particularly those interested in expanding their operations within the prison education sector. The project is specifically tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, offering an avenue for these enterprises to engage in government contracts and expand their business footprint. The awarded supplier, Complete Skills Solutions, highlights the competitive landscape, but also the viable potential for growth for similar businesses looking to penetrate this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Personal Development and Employability course for prisoners at HMP Wymott

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Personal Development and Employability course for Prisoners at HMP Wymott

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-994e4cf5-aff9-45b2-83c2-bb14ed1a226d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b47c6d6-2266-4c79-934f-bb3dac94d457
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
£37,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

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
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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