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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Apr 2025 at 20:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Construction CSCS course aimed at prisoners at HMP Highpoint. This contract, classified under Education and training services, is extensive, covering regions in the East of England, London, and the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement adopts a selective approach through a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was confirmed on 18th March 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 18,640.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, especially those small or voluntary community organisations. The contract focuses on delivering specialised construction training, creating niche opportunities for firms experienced in prisoner education and vocational training. The involvement of Green Skills Partnership CIC, a small and voluntary community enterprise, highlights the tender's potential appeal to SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b53f8702-f9b7-49d4-8f9b-3b46b75828ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ec87a6-bbb6-44ba-aa1c-54cf8fe90a1a
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
£18,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

GREEN SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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