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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question involves the Ministry of Justice awarding a contract to Green Skills Partnership CIC under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract pertains to providing a CSCS course for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke, classified under the industry category of "Education and training services." The contract is relevant to locations in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the "award" stage, with the contract period commencing from 18th August 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to structured and competitive procurement practices.

This contract offers businesses the opportunity to engage in a specialised niche within the education and training services sector, particularly those with expertise in vocational education tailored to correctional settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the specified suitability criteria. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their reach in delivering educational services, with potential for business growth being driven by the alignment of their services with an essential public service that commands government support and funding.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1bf2f48-9c25-41b7-a86f-e45a825e8ddb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974e09b9-1117-475d-9f6c-10e471ea07fe
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
£12,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 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

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

GREEN SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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