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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattooing techniques for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 23:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a course in tattooing techniques for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill. This procurement, titled "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattooing techniques for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill," falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, with the CPV code 80000000. It was in the award stage as of 30th October 2025, with a total contract value of £25,000. The services will be delivered across locations in London and the South East of the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd May 2026. The procurement process employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which concluded its tender period on 16th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in education and vocational training services. The contract's suitability for SMEs and VCSEs suggests that smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises could leverage this opportunity to expand into or enhance their offerings within the prison education sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering specialised training courses, especially those related to the arts or vocational skills, would be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities, fostering innovation and expanding their service offerings to support rehabilitation initiatives.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Tattooing techniques for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Tattooing techniques course for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4b4cfc1-f4c8-4417-bee7-8ebd47dce5ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6f135f-a113-4c62-a941-fa0049e34081
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 May 2026 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
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
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

CUTS BY ROB J

Further Information

Notice Documents

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