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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Plant Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 Jun 2026 at 05:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by the Ministry of Justice, involves a call-off contract awarded under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at GBP 124,800, is for the provision of plant training courses for prisoners at HMP Highpoint, located in the East of England. The industry category is education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. This award stage, completed on 14th May 2026, follows a selective procurement method. The contract period spans from 12th June 2026 to 11th April 2027, and it emphasizes opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specializing in educational and vocational training services, particularly those focused on delivering practical learning and assessments. Companies with expertise in offering NOCN courses or those capable of conducting intensive guided learning hours across theoretical and practical modules will find this contract beneficial for growth. Intertrain UK Ltd, an SME, has already secured a position as a supplier, highlighting the Ministry's openness to smaller businesses. The procurement provides an avenue for companies to establish themselves within the prison education sector, supporting rehabilitative efforts and skill development for inmates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Plant Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Plant Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint. The supplier shall deliver 8 courses in total of which 6 shall be NOCN plant courses (total 24 learners). In addition, they shall deliver 2 x roller & plant marshal courses (total 8 learners) courses. Plant Course content should reflect: Guided learning hours: 60hrs - Theory- 6 GLH - Practical & EPA/Tests - 54 GLH - Additional 18hrs for NOCN elements These hours cover delivery of: - Medical, introduction & induction (6hrs) - CPCS Theory & prestart Classroom session (6hrs) - CPCS practical & End of point assessment (54hrs) - Eco operator NOCN Site Right course & assessment (6hrs) - Dual view dumper NOCN Site Right course & assessment (6hrs)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e87e972-f483-4025-b8f8-b5079daa0fb6
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
£124,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 11 Apr 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERTRAIN

Further Information

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