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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to enable prisoners to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers) at HMP Lincoln"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to enable prisoners to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers) at HMP Lincoln

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd4c45c-9acc-45ff-8ec0-2e54a5543f4f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at enabling prisoners at HMP Lincoln to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers). This contract, valued at £18,912, falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category and involves training prisoners in various skill levels of painting, decorating, bricklaying, dry-lining, and forklift truck driving. The contract period runs from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2026, with the educational services being provided in the East Midlands and East of England regions. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award stage being marked as complete as of 8th April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth within businesses skilled in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with offerings in construction-related certifications such as the CSCS card. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as third sector organisations (VCSEs) are considered suitable for such contracts. GreenSkills Partnership, a SME, is the supplier responsible for this contract, demonstrating the accessibility of public sector opportunities for smaller organisations with relevant expertise. Businesses focusing on developing workforce skills and supporting rehabilitation through vocational training are well-suited to engage in similar tenders, potentially leading to further participation in public procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to enable prisoners to obtain a CSCS Card (Green Labourers) in HMP Lincoln. HMP Lincoln will be training prisoners in Level 1 & 2 Painting and Decorating, Level 1 & 2 Bricklaying, Dry-Lining and Fork Lift Truck Driving as part of our core curriculum throughout the 2025/26 financial year, we shall offer prisoners who achieve these qualifications the opportunity to attain the relevant CSCS card in their last 6 months in preparation for their release. This opportunity shall also be available for unskilled labourers to achieve the Health and Safety Qualification required for a CSCS card.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfaf2277-f02f-4fc6-a61b-b96fa4d30b01 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,912 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENSKILLS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfaf2277-f02f-4fc6-a61b-b96fa4d30b01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfaf2277-f02f-4fc6-a61b-b96fa4d30b01
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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