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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ad90e69-3226-4dd6-852a-ba53347d6ab0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, concerning the provision of Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross, falls under the education and training services industry category. This procurement is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Transport Training Academy Ltd with a procurement stage now in the award phase as of 29th May 2026, following the expiry of the tender period on 15th May 2026. The contract is valued at £47,496 GBP and will commence on 1st June 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on vocational and driver education services, especially those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria include both SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with prior experience in delivering training services within correctional facilities or other similar institutional educational settings will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The contract's focus on Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving courses presents a niche yet vital growth avenue for businesses geared towards specialised training and rehabilitation programs.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving training courses for Prisoners at HMP Thorn Cross

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1beba34d-b275-4bae-8e18-de6d3bf81faf |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,496 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,496 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1beba34d-b275-4bae-8e18-de6d3bf81faf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1beba34d-b275-4bae-8e18-de6d3bf81faf
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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