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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reach Forklift Truck training for Residents of HMP Leyhill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:40

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03 Jan 2024 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process titled "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reach Forklift Truck training for Residents of HMP Leyhill." This contract falls within the education and training services sector, focusing specifically on delivering Level 2 accredited courses in D1 Counterbalance and B1 Reach forklift truck training. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted through a selective process using a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the award on 18th December 2023, with the contract period running from 8th January 2024 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Complete Skills Solutions with a project value of £33,553 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering educational and training services within the prison system. Businesses specialising in vocational training, particularly those with expertise in forklift and heavy machinery operation, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The collaboration through the Ministry of Justice's dynamic purchasing system allows suppliers to benefit from streamlined procurement procedures and potential for future engagements, thereby fostering business growth and expanding operational capacities within the public education sector.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reach Forklift Truck training for Residents of HMP Leyhill

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reach Truck training for Residents of HMP Leyhill Deliver Level 2 accredited courses in D1 Counterbalance and B1 Reach forklift truck training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4195ad5-aeba-4ad9-903e-ffa8dd26b2e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d166a54-373f-47d4-bc70-e401c59b3b8f
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
£33,553 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,553 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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