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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction & Interview Skills for prisoners at HMP Isis

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for delivering Construction and Interview Skills training to prisoners at HMP Isis. Categorised under education and training services, this consultancy spans from 19th January 2026 to 18th April 2026, with a contract value of £27,500. The process utilised a selective procurement method, indicative of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which was awarded on 9th January 2026. This award marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with services being rendered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a fertile avenue for businesses focused on educational and vocational training services, particularly those qualified to deliver construction-focused courses and professional development sessions. It is especially suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their market presence in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in vocational education for the construction sector and the ability to foster employability skills through effective training programmes will find this opportunity well-aligned with their business offerings.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction & Interview Skills for prisoners at HMP Isis

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction & Interview Skills for prisoners at HMP Isis. The provisions shall consist of construction focused courses that provided CITB CSCS tests and interview skills sessions focused on professional roles and careers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb41eb66-1316-4604-8208-163bc856e2b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5c2972-68b3-49a5-9cc6-26b4fcce23eb
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
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 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
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATING TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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