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

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 May 2026 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Forklift Truck training course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol". This contract, with a focus on education and training services, falls under the industry category of CPV 80000000. It is located in South West, United Kingdom, specifically targeting HMP Bristol. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period spans from 11th May 2026 to 10th May 2027. The process included key stages such as the tender end date on 20th March 2026 and the award notice published on 31st May 2026, with FTW Training being the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at vocational training for niche clients like the prison system. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for similar contracts in this dynamic purchasing system framework. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their service offerings to the public sector, enhance their industry reputation, and form lasting relationships with government bodies such as the Ministry of Justice. This specificity to location and sector highlights a targeted opportunity for interested and eligible businesses looking to leverage government procurement as a growth strategy.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6921ead-fff1-4946-9b02-caed7fbff837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8372e49f-e86a-46d6-a49a-9647cff74a8e
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
£34,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 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

FTW TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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