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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tractor Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, has completed a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing tractor training courses to residents of HMP Leyhill in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of education and training services (CPV code 80000000), was conducted using a selective call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process reached the award stage on 29th June 2026, with a contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2027. The contract is valued at £11,750 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services to engage in similar contracts. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's accommodation for such business entities. TWA Certifications Ltd, an SME based in Chester, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for similar enterprises to compete successfully. Businesses with expertise in vocational training, particularly those experienced in working with correctional facilities, can find growth opportunities in partnering with public sector buyers like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tractor Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Leyhill

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tractor Training Courses for Residents of HMP Leyhill

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a516b63c-69a3-44a1-9e35-0404a6c360bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779d1e24-56e4-40cd-bd55-32946fc2d926
Current Stage
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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
£11,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWA CERTIFICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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