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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Railtrack training Course for prisoners at HMP Littlehey

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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12 Dec 2025 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for a railtrack training course at HMP Littlehey, located in the East of England. This procurement, classified under the Education and training services category, was conducted through a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System using a selective method. The contract, valued at £25,000, is scheduled to commence on 26 January 2026 and conclude on 20 February 2026. The process reached the award stage on 12 December 2025, following the tender period closure on 19 November 2025.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced with dynamic purchasing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement's suitability considerations. The contract was awarded to Platinum Rail Services, a Doncaster-based SME, showcasing the potential for similar businesses to engage with government projects, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Railtrack training Course for prisoners at HMP Littlehey

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Railtrack training course for prisoners at HMP Littlehey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb178bc1-d51c-4ee9-a18e-3602705bae53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccb26c4-0b81-4ca1-9d0a-83c3d0af141a
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 20 Feb 2026 30 days
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLATINUM RAIL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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