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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f30f82a-2ee4-445e-8a3d-9f5c2464b8ed

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, has completed the award stage of a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded contract is for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland in the South West of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £45,832.47, covers education and training services, specifically tailored for rail track safety and related competencies. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract period set to start on 12th January 2026 and end on 11th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on vocational training and initiatives supporting prisoner rehabilitation. Companies, especially SMEs, with expertise in rail industry training, safety procedures, or related fields, could find this contract beneficial for portfolio expansion and social impact ventures. Given the focus on enhancing future employability of the inmates, businesses with strong networks in rail employment and those offering comprehensive safety and induction programmes could be particularly well-suited to participate in such initiatives.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Railtrack training for prisoners at HMP Portland. The Course shall include: - The delivery PTS Awareness, including AC & DCCR electrification, non-accredited. PTS Awareness will also include the following competencies: o Introduction to working on Track o Accessing and exiting track safely o Working safely o Safe System of Work (SSoW) o Emergency procedures o Communication & Teamwork - Small Tools Training - LUICI (London Underground Industry Common Induction) Awareness - Basic Track (BTA) Awareness - Level 3 First Aid at Work (Accredited) - Level 1 Fire Safety (Accredited) - Level 2 Manual Handling (Accredited) - PPE Provision Through The Gate & Employment: - Rail employment sponsorship - Full PTS (AC&DCCR) Course - Drug & Alcohol testing - E-learning module - Industry-standard medical - Network Rail Sentinel Card - Access to employer network - Full pastoral support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba5c8d3-39f8-4f1a-9d28-75da20127270 |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,832 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,832 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELITE PROJECT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba5c8d3-39f8-4f1a-9d28-75da20127270

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba5c8d3-39f8-4f1a-9d28-75da20127270
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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