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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Track Awareness Training for Prisoners at HMP Send

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

29 Mar 2026 at 20:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a contract for Rail Track Awareness Training aimed at prisoners at HMP Send. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, with the activity taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a dynamic purchasing system wherein a call-off contract method was employed, and the tender had an end date on 14th January 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The contract period started on 2nd March 2026 and will end on 1st May 2026. This initiative reflects the procurement stage of 'award' as of 29th March 2026.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses within the education and training services sector, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised training programmes, will find this tender beneficial to compete in as it opens the door to engage with the Ministry of Justice. The contract, valued at £12,462.84, was won by Elite Project Services Ltd, illustrating the potential for SMEs to successfully secure government contracts and broaden their service delivery scope within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Track Awareness Training for Prisoners at HMP Send

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rail Track Awareness Training for Prisoners at HMP Send

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da06d057-16c3-4895-bb5c-6165e63dd634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1382a1ad-cd5f-417a-b162-39fefd7859f3
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
£12,462 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,462 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 May 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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