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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barbering Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barbering Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Buyer: Ministry of Justice  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-188fce11-6969-4a72-ab74-250698d3609d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice procured barbering education and training services for prisoners at HMP Stafford in the West Midlands. The requirement was a barbering programme designed to develop vocational skills, improve employability and support progression into employment after release. This is a services procurement, classified under education and training services. The work is focused on delivering practical barbering learning within a prison environment, for learners who may need structured vocational preparation and support linked to resettlement. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating that the buyer recognised the potential contribution of smaller or mission-led training providers to this type of provision.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 24 August 2026 to TWA Certifications Ltd. The award value was £11,825. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. It was a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, rather than an open standalone tender. The tender submission deadline was 10 August 2026 at 3pm. The contract was evaluated through the process used for this dynamic purchasing system; the published information identifies the requirement as barbering courses and the award as active. The Ministry of Justice is the buyer, and the award covers the full requirement for delivery at HMP Stafford. There was one selected supplier and one requirement rather than separately awarded lots.

For suppliers assessing future prison education work, this award demonstrates demand for focused vocational training that combines a practical trade with employability and progression outcomes. Credible competitors would need the ability to deliver barbering courses in a custodial setting, work effectively with prisoners, and connect training to employment after release. Relevant capability includes practical barbering instruction, learner support, structured programme delivery and an understanding of resettlement-focused outcomes. Providers should also be able to operate through a dynamic purchasing system call-off route and meet the buyer’s requirements for education and training services. The award to an SME shows that delivery at this scale can be undertaken by a smaller specialist provider, while the stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates scope for organisations with either commercial or social-enterprise models.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Barbering Courses for Prisoners at HMP Stafford. The supplier will deliver a barbering programme for prisoners that supports the development of vocational skills, employability, and progression into employment on release.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229e8779-d63f-4598-98f5-9b97f5f173fc |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,825 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWA Certifications Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2026 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229e8779-d63f-4598-98f5-9b97f5f173fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229e8779-d63f-4598-98f5-9b97f5f173fc
  25th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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