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Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality & Catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Sep 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, providing hospitality and catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford. The procurement sought services within the education and training sector, specifically targeting the regions of London and the South East, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Solace Coffee CIC, commencing on 18th August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £46,000. The award was officially published on 13th September 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. Businesses operating within the education and training services industry, with expertise in hospitality or catering, will find this tender appealing. Engaging in this contract would enable such businesses to expand into the public sector, offering services that align with their strengths in providing vocational training and education. Situated in the highly accessible London and South East regions, the contract allows for significant influence and visibility within a captive audience critical for businesses seeking to grow their public sector profile.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality & Catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality & Catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd0fc09b-e980-42e8-9d64-d7eb6b1612db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44387a35-e0e6-4d40-9e39-33cc7dbee63b
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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 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

SOLACE COFFEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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