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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Welding training course for prisoners at HMP Featherstone

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 22:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Welding training course at HMP Featherstone, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contracting process, classified in the Education and Training Services industry category, reached the award stage on 23rd October 2025, with the awarded contract being published on 13th November 2025. The contract, valued at £18,644.64, began on 3rd November 2025 and concludes on 2nd July 2026. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring targeted supplier participation suited for specialised services.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training service provisions, particularly those with expertise in technical vocational training such as welding and fabrication. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Complete Skills Solutions, which successfully secured this contract, are particularly well-suited for these opportunities. The focus on offering industry-recognised qualifications, such as Level 2 Welding & Fabrication, aligns with vocational training objectives and provides a pathway for businesses to engage effectively with public sector contracts, thus expanding their client base in regulated environments such as prisons.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Welding training course for prisoners at HMP Featherstone

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Welding training course for prisoners at HMP Featherstone. The supplier shall provide and facilitate: - Level 2 Welding & Fabrication (C&G Preferred or equivalent industry recognised qualification) - A L2 coding qualification - Abrasive Wheels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f58b752b-edd6-41c5-ba79-13e943908240
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ae4a2b-d78a-4c09-add5-2aee82e89599
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
£18,466 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,644 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Jul 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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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