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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Plant training courses for prisoners at HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 22:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed a public procurement process awarding a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract, valued at £40,800 GBP, focuses on providing NOCN Plant training courses for prisoners at HMP Highpoint. The process was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The primary focus of this procurement was within the education and training services industry category. Located in the East of England, the contract will run from 24th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Intertrain UK Ltd, an SME based in Doncaster, on 24th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly SMEs that specialise in vocational qualifications and training programs. By participating in such specialised contracts, businesses can diversify their offerings and gain a foothold in the educational services sector for correctional facilities. Companies with a strong focus on social impact and those aligning with vocational education requirements are well-suited to engage in this niche market, which not only helps with business growth but also contributes to community development through skill enhancement programmes for inmates.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Plant training courses for prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for NOCN Plant training courses for prisoners at HMP Highpoint.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3edd90b-7e6b-462b-b1c6-fe0166bfdedd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58979e37-2dd2-4fb2-a882-87c49a011a30
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
£40,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERTRAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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