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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Roofing course for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Jan 2026 at 12:59

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21 Jul 2025 at 22:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of Liquid Roofing training courses for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford. This was executed under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, with the procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from this dynamic system. The awarded contract starts on 28th April 2025 and ends on 27th March 2026, with a total contract value of £40,500. The services fall under the "Education and training services" category, impacting regions including London and the South East of the United Kingdom. This initiative aligns with the Ministry's commitment to providing educational services in prison, offering significant developmental opportunities for the inmates involved.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for educational service providers capable of delivering niche training programs within the corrections system. As the procurement process was facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on vocational training can particularly benefit. Domestically-based businesses with expertise in construction training might find this contract especially rewarding due to the tailored nature of the training required and the continued governmental focus on educational improvements in correctional facilities. Moreover, successful collaboration with the Ministry of Justice can leverage further opportunities within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Roofing course for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Liquid Roofing training courses for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dea54dc-0a89-4bed-9c9d-0c95f9b02e72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c08a5c-3f7f-494d-ada2-2dfe427278d2
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
£40,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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