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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Cookham Wood"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Cookham Wood

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24233269-f62a-427f-9ead-ad8909a78695

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a barbering course for prisoners at HMP Cookham Wood, located in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. This call-off contract was awarded under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, with a procurement value of £16,765. The award was finalised on 26th August 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st September 2025, extending through to 31st March 2026. The project falls under the education and training services industry category, utilizing a selective procurement method within the services procurement category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering specialised vocational training. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such calls, given their flexibility and potential for innovative solutions tailored to niche markets like prison education. The awarded supplier, Cuts by Rob J, exemplifies a successful SME capitalising on this procurement, highlighting the accessible nature of such opportunities for similarly structured enterprises.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering course for Prisoners at HMP Cookham Wood

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497751a0-0939-46d8-a8d9-a179beacb7e4 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,765 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,765 |
| 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 | CUTS BY ROB J |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 20:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497751a0-0939-46d8-a8d9-a179beacb7e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497751a0-0939-46d8-a8d9-a179beacb7e4
  9th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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