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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training for prisoners at HMP Downview

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 23:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training to prisoners at HMP Downview. This call-off contract, valued at £12,000, falls under the education and training services category, with services delivered in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract, finalised on 7th November 2025, commenced on 12th November 2025 and will conclude on 11th April 2026. This process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring that the most suitable providers were chosen for this initiative.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and entities focusing on education and training services. The awarded supplier, Karen Mackey Consultants, demonstrates that small businesses with specialised expertise in training and certification can successfully compete and secure government contracts. The procurement method encourages competitive participation among capable suppliers, fostering business opportunities for enterprises skilled in delivering professional training services within the correctional education sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training for prisoners at HMP Downview

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training for prisoners at HMP Downview

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa3e17bb-67c7-4ea3-b9e7-c93eab48fd00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c60dd3-935a-491f-b3d3-6a7d792b66f6
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
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 1-6 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

KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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