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title: "Award of a Call of Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Groundworks training for Prisoners at HMP Stafford"
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# Award of a Call of Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Groundworks training for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28a5ef44-a476-4b4b-abc0-486bcdecdd95

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award process for construction groundworks training specifically aimed at prisoners at HMP Stafford, within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the Education and training services category with a significant focus on various vocational skills such as Health and Safety in construction environments, site-based operations, and emergency first aid among others. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, more precisely as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract period beginning on 7th April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. RMF Construction Training Academy Ltd was appointed as the service provider, with the award being published on 20th May 2025. The entire contract is valued at £30,000 GBP, with the tender period having concluded on 18th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in vocational skill development within the construction industry. The contract's focus on training prisoners provides a unique avenue for organisations looking to expand their service offerings to correctional facilities, providing essential skill sets that contribute positively to rehabilitation efforts. Moreover, the tender's alignment with suitability for SMEs and VCSEs signals an inclusive approach, encouraging smaller enterprises and voluntary sector entities to engage with public sector opportunities that foster both business growth and social impact.

## Notice

Award of a Call of Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Groundworks for Prisoners at HMP Stafford to provide Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a construction environment; Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer Test. Level 2 Award Location and Avoidance of Underground Services Cat and Genny / Safe Dig EUSR. OCN Level 2 Manual Handling. OCN Level 2 Site Based Abrasive Wheel Operations Site Access Traffic Marshall (DAMS) Emergency First Aid at Work Introduction to Vocational Trade Skills including; Groundworks, Steel fixing & Formworks (Unaccredited)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7827af-cac0-4cbf-a270-ea07ce6e6772 |
| 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 | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RMF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7827af-cac0-4cbf-a270-ea07ce6e6772

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7827af-cac0-4cbf-a270-ea07ce6e6772
  20th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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