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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-164954b2-1b68-49b2-bf76-1a8f1fbd6b2b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course at HMP Lancaster Farms, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category (CPV 80000000). The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £18,000, will run from 6th January 2026 to 27th March 2026. Key dates include the award date on 2nd January 2026 and publication date on 5th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. The focus on life skills and independent living tailored for prisoners provides a niche market ideal for businesses with expertise in designing and delivering educational courses within correctional facilities. Companies like Complete Skills Solutions, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited to leverage and expand through such procurement opportunities. This contract underscores the potential for growth within the educational services sector, particularly for those with competencies in specialised training and rehabilitation services.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills - Independent Living (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd6bdce-cd6c-4f5e-aada-43da9ec89b82 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd6bdce-cd6c-4f5e-aada-43da9ec89b82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd6bdce-cd6c-4f5e-aada-43da9ec89b82
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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