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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Catering Services for residents at HMP Ford"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Catering Services for residents at HMP Ford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1556aa2a-7880-490a-a65b-0a752a0b319a

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## Summary

The contract for catering services for residents at HMP Ford has been awarded under a call-off contract from the Ministry of Justice's Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The successful bid was submitted by Chichester College Group. This procurement, classified under education and training services, has a total value of £156,000 and was officially awarded on 21 January 2021. The contract period commenced on 1 February 2021 and will run until 31 January 2023. The award was made following a selective procurement method, with the tender period closing on 11 January 2021.

This opportunity represents a significant growth avenue for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those experienced in educational or correctional facility environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the nature of this contract and the Ministry of Justice's emphasis on inclusive procurement practices. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in delivering tailored catering solutions in custodial or educational settings may find themselves particularly competitive for future opportunities of this kind.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Catering Services for residents at HMP Ford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74662d08-aac1-4f0d-86dc-1de38a432b29 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74662d08-aac1-4f0d-86dc-1de38a432b29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74662d08-aac1-4f0d-86dc-1de38a432b29
  25th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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