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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barista and Food Safety Level 2 course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a Barista and Food Safety Level 2 course, to be provided to prisoners at HMP Bristol under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. Classified under the "Education and training services" category, this contract is valued at GBP 39,000 and spans from 27 April 2026 to 26 April 2027. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract was awarded to The Restore Trust, a large-scale organisation with VCSE status. Key dates include the award on 9 April 2026 and publication of the award notice on 17 May 2026. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those focused on vocational and skills development courses. Organisations that specialise in prisoner rehabilitation and possess the required certifications for delivering Barista and Food Safety training will find this contract appealing. Moreover, the procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the competitive field and leveraging community-focused service providers to contribute to the social enterprise landscape.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barista and Food Safety Level 2 course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barista and Food Safety Level 2 course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8bcae89-789e-4850-aa1f-3f37bf7ca7ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faaf760-849b-49fa-ba59-aa7cb6bf291d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 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
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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

THE RESTORE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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