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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Level 2 Barista Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 19:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Level 2 Barista Skills course aimed at prisoners in HMP Bristol. The contract, valued at £25,000, falls under the 'Education and training services' category. The award notice was published on 13th November 2025, and the project is set to be completed by 26th March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract also encompasses the delivery of a Barista Skills Level 2 course accredited by City and Guilds along with additional certifications in Food Safety, HACCP training, and more.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training and education services, particularly those targeting the correctional services sector. The procurement process welcomes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a favourable environment for those entities seeking to grow their portfolios within the education sector. Companies with expertise in hospitality training or related fields would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts by leveraging their experience and contributing meaningful skill-development programmes in collaboration with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Level 2 Barista Skills course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Level 2 Barista Skills training course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol. The Supplier shall deliver a Barista Skills Level 2 course accredited by City and Guilds (7102-53) and an NVQ in Hospitality Service at Level 1 (7131-04). In addition, learners working in the main kitchen at the prison are required to gain the City and Guilds Level 1 and Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (7150-92) with allergen training, C.O.S.H.H awareness, HACCP training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd055f99-cd03-4215-835a-a027b284027e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1575cbd3-cb59-44ed-a7ee-240d3ff59757
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 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
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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

THE RESTORE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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