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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Track training for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Nov 2025 at 20:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award process for a call-off contract focusing on Rail Track training for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender, categorised under 'Education and training services', was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 1st June 2026. This opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the total contract value amounting to £30,071. The official award date was recorded on 17th October 2025, with the publication date noted as 13th November 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in rail transport and infrastructure. Organisations with a focus on rehabilitation and skills development for inmates stand to benefit from this initiative. The procurement approach favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible for smaller firms eager to expand their footprint in the public service sector. TEC Training (GB) Limited, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the Ministry of Justice's support for smaller business ventures within this field.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Track training for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Track training for prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4bef784-e73e-45a9-9d28-371b9125a3b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966a493a-c293-4ccf-a66c-2fa61ceb3140
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
£30,071 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,071 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEC TRAINING (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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