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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-066134c8-38ef-4a20-b475-3ffee229546b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for conducting a Rail Track Engineering course for prisoners at HMP HighDown. This contract, in the education and training services industry category, is valued at £124,905, with the course conducted in London and the South East regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key competencies delivered in this course include PTS Awareness, track induction, safety instruction, and several accredited qualifications like Level 3 First Aid, creating robust educational opportunities within correctional facilities.

This tender constitutes an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing vocational education and training services, particularly those equipped to operate within prison systems. SMEs and VCSEs that can contribute innovative teaching methods and safety training expertise are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The selective procurement method underscores the need for providers with specific credentials and capabilities in the education sector, enhancing their market reach and aligning their services with governmental rehabilitation goals.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown. Included in the training, the following competencies: - The delivery of PTS Awareness, including AC & DCCR electrification, non-accredited. PTS awareness will also include the following competencies: Undertake the PTS online via the DEP education platform: - Introduction to working on track - Accessing and exiting track safely - Working safely - Safe System of Work (SSoW) - Emergency procedures - Communication & teamwork - The delivery of small tools - Usage and awareness provide an in-house qualification in small tools (up to 4 tools) - Track induction awareness - The delivery of Overhead Line Electrification Construction (OLEC) 1 awareness - The delivery of London Underground Industry Common Induction (LUICI) awareness - The delivery of London Underground Basic Track (BTA) awareness - The delivery of an accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification - The delivery of an accredited Level 1 Fire Safety qualification - The delivery of an accredited Level 2 Manual Handling qualification - Provide PPE e.g., Vest, Hard Hat, Gloves & Goggles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f29d99-7326-492f-8e71-5beea326d387 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,905 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELITE PROJECT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f29d99-7326-492f-8e71-5beea326d387

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f29d99-7326-492f-8e71-5beea326d387
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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