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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Horticulture Training for residents at HMP Ford"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Horticulture Training for residents at HMP Ford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59866d1a-9915-41d9-9601-50e7ab1063d5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking to enhance the skills of inmates through a tender for Horticulture Training at HMP Ford. This contract, valued at £164,000, forms part of a dynamic purchasing system for education and training services, and has been awarded to Chichester College Group. The contract period commenced on 16th November 2020 and extends until 15th November 2022, with the procurement process identified as selective. The tender notice was published on 15th December 2020, and the maximum tender period ended on 6th April 2020, covering locations in both London and the South West of England.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for training organisations and educational providers specialising in horticulture and rehabilitation services. Businesses that focus on vocational training, especially those that cater to the needs of SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to consider this tender. Engaging in such initiatives not only contributes to social betterment but also expands the reach of services aimed at reintegrating individuals into society, thereby fostering growth and sustainability in the educational services sector.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Ministry of Justice Prison Education DPS for Horticulture Training for residents at HMP Ford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98003fa-d957-4511-a076-a0b18207c74f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 15 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,000 |
| 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, TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98003fa-d957-4511-a076-a0b18207c74f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98003fa-d957-4511-a076-a0b18207c74f
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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