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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Personal Development & Employability Skills for prisoners at HMP Kirkham"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Personal Development & Employability Skills for prisoners at HMP Kirkham

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d2056ed-6a13-40b3-a34e-867781938564

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has concluded a selective procurement process for education and training services, specifically awarding a call-off contract for Personal Development & Employability Skills at HMP Kirkham, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process is part of the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £79,950, was awarded to Complete Skills Solutions, with the procurement reaching the Award stage as of 15th January 2026. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to contribute to the enhancement of employability skills within the prison system. SMEs and organisations with a social or vocational mission, particularly those interested in scaling their operations and partnering with government initiatives, would find this procurement especially beneficial. The use of a dynamic purchasing system indicates ongoing opportunities for qualified suppliers to engage with the Ministry of Justice in similar projects.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Personal Development & Employability Skills for prisoners at HMP Kirkham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685987f0-45f5-43fb-91c3-88382f25a042 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,950 |
| 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 | COMPLETE SKILLS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685987f0-45f5-43fb-91c3-88382f25a042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685987f0-45f5-43fb-91c3-88382f25a042
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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