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title: "Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality & Catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford"
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# Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality & Catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd0fc09b-e980-42e8-9d64-d7eb6b1612db

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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, providing hospitality and catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford. The procurement sought services within the education and training sector, specifically targeting the regions of London and the South East, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Solace Coffee CIC, commencing on 18th August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £46,000. The award was officially published on 13th September 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. Businesses operating within the education and training services industry, with expertise in hospitality or catering, will find this tender appealing. Engaging in this contract would enable such businesses to expand into the public sector, offering services that align with their strengths in providing vocational training and education. Situated in the highly accessible London and South East regions, the contract allows for significant influence and visibility within a captive audience critical for businesses seeking to grow their public sector profile.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Hospitality & Catering training for prisoners at HMP Ford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44387a35-e0e6-4d40-9e39-33cc7dbee63b |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLACE COFFEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44387a35-e0e6-4d40-9e39-33cc7dbee63b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44387a35-e0e6-4d40-9e39-33cc7dbee63b
  13th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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