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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 06:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course directed at prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms. The procurement, classified under Education and training services, took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was announced on 29 April 2026, following the contracting process's tender stage, which concluded on 23 February 2026. Contract performance is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a total contract value of £29,374.80. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services and training. Such businesses can leverage their expertise in delivering specialised courses aimed at life skill development, thus potentially expanding their clientele in the correctional facility sector. The award to Complete Skills Solutions illustrates the potential success for similar organisations looking to engage in service delivery within the public procurement arena. Businesses with a focus on innovative educational solutions and flexibility in service delivery could particularly thrive in this domain.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf1a592f-cf43-4a0b-be31-a8ce99bd81a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0632d538-a873-4dd6-8f2a-6235c435c3c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£29,374 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,374 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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