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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses for Prisoners at HMP Ford"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses for Prisoners at HMP Ford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac2e9ae1-fbe1-41b1-8917-b7361fc472d4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses at HMP Ford. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with an overall contract value of GBP 18,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 23rd March 2026 and will conclude on 1st May 2026. The tender process is now at the award stage, with the awarded contract announced on 12th April 2026.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of vocational training services, particularly those capable of providing forklift truck training and accreditation. Companies specialising in education and training who can navigate the dynamic purchasing system are well-placed to compete for similar tenders. The inclusion of suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises indicates a broad range of businesses can potentially benefit from engaging with this and future related procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift truck training courses for Prisoners at HMP Ford. Prisoners shall be trained and accredited with Counterbalance and Telescopic Forklift Truck licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4017aee0-56eb-4088-aed1-fbac20375ab1 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2 START |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2026 at 17:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4017aee0-56eb-4088-aed1-fbac20375ab1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4017aee0-56eb-4088-aed1-fbac20375ab1
  12th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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