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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Vocational courses for Prisoners at HMP Haverigg

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

06 Jul 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to Fusion21 Ltd for the provision of vocational courses at HMP Haverigg. This procurement process was classified under the education and training services category and adopted a selective procurement method facilitated by a dynamic purchasing system. The project location is in the North West of the United Kingdom, with a focus on delivering qualifications such as Level 2 Diplomas in Brick Laying, Fitted Interiors, Plastering, and Painting & Decorating. The award, valued at £230,000, was finalised on 14th April 2025, with the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. The Ministry of Justice, situated at 5 Wellington Place, Leeds, acted as the buyer in this procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the vocational education sector, particularly those based across the North West of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and socially-focused enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to participate in similar opportunities, given the procurement's emphasis on dynamic and adaptable solutions in educational services. Businesses that provide accreditations or training modules equivalent to City and Guilds or the National Open College Network could leverage this contract to expand their reach and showcase their expertise in delivering specialised vocational training tailored to the needs of the prison education system.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Vocational courses for Prisoners at HMP Haverigg

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Vocational courses for Prisoners at HMP Haverigg. The scope of the contract includes: the delivery of a variety of suitable units in City and Guilds/ National Open College Network (NOCN) (or equivalent) qualifications in the following: - Level 2 Diploma in Brick Laying - Level 2 Diploma in Fitted Interiors - Level 2 Diploma in Plastering - Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fc19025-072f-40e5-af93-a456d0c040b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46add42-73d4-4748-b724-f81d7f0e0ea2
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
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUSION21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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