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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Mar 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for forklift truck training services at HMP Whatton, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £11,500. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award date was 14 January 2026. The contract will run from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2027.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in vocational training services, to enhance their service offerings and expand their market reach. FTW Training, on this occasion, succeeded in securing the contract, highlighting potential suitability for similar firms in the education and training sector. This initiative supports prisoner rehabilitation through skills development, allowing businesses focused on social impact to contribute positively to community and societal outcomes.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Whatton. The training shall support prisoners to achieve a B1 Counterbalance (electric) Forklift licence, whilst in custody.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f38298db-16b1-4a57-94a9-af4dd76eb4a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f3647a-a7bc-486a-8fc5-256e14ae3104
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
£11,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FTW TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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