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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses for Prisoners at HMP Ford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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12 Apr 2026 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses at HMP Ford. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with an overall contract value of GBP 18,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 23rd March 2026 and will conclude on 1st May 2026. The tender process is now at the award stage, with the awarded contract announced on 12th April 2026.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of vocational training services, particularly those capable of providing forklift truck training and accreditation. Companies specialising in education and training who can navigate the dynamic purchasing system are well-placed to compete for similar tenders. The inclusion of suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises indicates a broad range of businesses can potentially benefit from engaging with this and future related procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses for Prisoners at HMP Ford

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses for Prisoners at HMP Ford. Prisoners shall be trained and accredited with Counterbalance and Telescopic Forklift Truck licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac2e9ae1-fbe1-41b1-8917-b7361fc472d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4017aee0-56eb-4088-aed1-fbac20375ab1
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 1 May 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2 START

Further Information

Notice Documents

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