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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Life Skills / Parenting training and support for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Mar 2026 at 20:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for providing Life Skills and Parenting training and support to prisoners at HMP Birmingham through a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The industry category is education and training services, with delivery taking place in the East Midlands and West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was awarded on 13th February 2026, following the tender period that ended on 22nd January 2026. The contract period spans from 23rd February 2026 to 22nd April 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract was awarded to Want2Achieve The Academy Ltd, valued at £13,000 GBP.

This tender provides opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and volunteer and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education and training services to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses proficient in delivering life skills and parenting programmes, particularly those with an interest in working within the prison education system, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. With a focus on regional delivery, businesses situated in or having the capability to operate in the East and West Midlands can leverage their local presence to foster partnerships with public authorities such as the Ministry of Justice, consequently aiding in business expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Life Skills / Parenting training and support for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Life Skills / Parenting training and support for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a66726cb-43ce-44ee-a11d-a57f119769c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42bdb9a8-e396-417a-bdc2-2f4041a9ae2c
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
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WANT2ACHIEVE THE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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