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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Forklift course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for a Forklift course for prisoners at HMP Elmley, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This Call-Off contract falls within the Education and training services category and was valued at £51,070. The procurement utilised a selective method specific to call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system. With the procurement process now in the award stage, the successful supplier is FTW Training. The contract spans from 11th May 2026 to 10th April 2027, and operations are expected to be carried out in London and the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focussing on skill development within correctional facilities. SMEs and organisations aligned with supporting social enterprises are ideally positioned to participate in such procurement opportunities. By leveraging their expertise, these businesses can contribute to shaping rehabilitative educational programmes, thus expanding their footprint in niche sectors like prison education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Forklift course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Forklift course for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b16ebeed-2e57-489a-a2b5-72563ee3ccb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa6bc5a-9743-4a31-bc39-ea00d117cd14
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
£51,070 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FTW TRAINING

Further Information

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