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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS and Traffic Marshall training programme for prisoners at HMP Elmley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, awarding a call-off contract to Olivers Personnel Services Ltd. This contract pertains to the delivery of accredited CSCS and Traffic Marshall training courses for prisoners at HMP Elmley, located in the South East and London regions of the United Kingdom. The contract supports inmates in gaining qualifications pivotal for employment in the construction industry post-release. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made active on 28 March 2025, following a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £45,600, is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering training services, especially those familiar with education and training within the offender learning sector. The involvement of a Dynamic Purchasing System allows SMEs and social ventures to engage in competitive opportunities. Suitable businesses are those that provide accredited vocational training services and can support the rehabilitation and employment readiness of former prisoners. With a focus on services within the education and training sector, this contract aligns with organisations aiming for growth in the construction training field, offering substantial benefits to both business expansion and social impact.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS and Traffic Marshall training programme for prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for CSCS and Traffic Marshall training for Prisoners at HMP Elmley. The scope of the contract is to to deliver accredited Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) CSCS card training and Traffic Marshall training courses to support prisoners in gaining fully accredited tickets / licenses to support employment on release into the Construction industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e2cf05a-c443-4d50-888a-8e1b45633aac
Current Stage
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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
£45,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

OLIVERS PERSONNEL SERVICES

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