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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering Course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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03 Jul 2026 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a barbering course for prisoners at HMP Featherstone, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract entails delivering training to a certificate of competency standard, including basic hair cutting and a Level 2 Infection Prevention course. This selective procurement, classified under Education and Training Services with a CPV code of 80000000, has a total value of £34,312.50. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, following the tender stage which ended on 26th May 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is TWA Certifications Ltd.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with expertise in providing certification courses. The procurement method underscores the Ministry of Justice's preference for smaller enterprises, given the eligibility criteria highlighting suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies in the education sector, especially those capable of delivering tailored vocational training solutions, can find prospects for expansion by participating in similar dynamic purchasing systems and call-off contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering Course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering Course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone. The supplier will deliver training, to certificate of competency standard, such as basic hair cutting using clippers, & a level 2 training course for Infection prevention.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0db75b-178f-4c4e-a0f3-86ab36fc53fd
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
£34,312 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,312 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWA CERTIFICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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