Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Life Skills Courses for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on life skills courses for prisoners at HMP Liverpool. This selective procurement, with a call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system, falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV code: 80000000). The contract, valued at £30,000, spans from 15 June 2026 to 31 March 2027 in the North West region, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 28 May 2026, and the award was published on 19 June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those adept in delivering tailored life skills programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete in such tenders under the dynamic purchasing system. Such public procurement initiatives enable businesses to expand their service offerings within the correctional education sector, potentially enhancing their scope and client base. TWA Certifications Ltd, an SME, has been awarded this contract, exemplifying the potential for smaller entities to succeed.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Life Skills Courses for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Life Skills Courses for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8f34a70-e3fc-4e8a-ab3b-7037fca1c60b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a359c1-93d7-43c7-bc61-415cae38bd24
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWA CERTIFICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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