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title: "Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes"
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# Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cf7e135-af48-454e-bdfa-783a296aef09

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract is for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course, aimed at prisoners in HMP Lewes. This procurement, categorised under education and training services, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract active from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered across London and the South East of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £24,000 GBP. Key dates included the award on 17th April 2026 and publication of the award notice on 17th May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those familiar with the dynamics of specialised courses like the GQA Construction CSCS. The procurement process was designed to be inclusive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it particularly well-suited for entities that can quickly adapt to the requirements of a dynamic purchasing environment. The successful tenderer, Karen Mackey Consultants, exemplifies the capacity needed to thrive in such procurements, and similar businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings within the justice sector. Businesses with expertise in providing vocational training and an understanding of the legal and logistical framework involved in working with prisons are encouraged to consider similar opportunities.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an accredited GQA Construction CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Lewes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0fe28e-0f35-4d58-a7ef-102d8ded8a91 |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0fe28e-0f35-4d58-a7ef-102d8ded8a91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0fe28e-0f35-4d58-a7ef-102d8ded8a91
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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