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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-b5fd17-388f60bf-c2a9-4ada-944c-755526aa6f3c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for awarding a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract pertains to providing a barbering course at HMP Cookham Wood, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement involved a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and was categorised under 'Education and training services' with a contract value of GBP 29,250. The tender period concluded on 14 April 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from 18 May 2026 to 17 April 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those focused on delivering vocational courses like barbering. It is well suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded supplier, Cuts by Rob J, exemplifies the kind of nimble, specialised business that can effectively serve niche educational needs within institutional settings. Engaging in such contracts can offer businesses a stable source of revenue coupled with the opportunity to develop a portfolio in specialised educational services, thereby fostering business growth.

## 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/03ef20d7-95d7-4b5c-a8b4-2c60e5621a4f |
| 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 | 31 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,250 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 May 2026 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ef20d7-95d7-4b5c-a8b4-2c60e5621a4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ef20d7-95d7-4b5c-a8b4-2c60e5621a4f
  31st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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