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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering Course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering Course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c369ef7b-6f2c-4fbb-9d3c-a76b4e2c15ac

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a barbering course for prisoners at HMP Featherstone, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract entails delivering training to a certificate of competency standard, including basic hair cutting and a Level 2 Infection Prevention course. This selective procurement, classified under Education and Training Services with a CPV code of 80000000, has a total value of £34,312.50. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, following the tender stage which ended on 26th May 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is TWA Certifications Ltd.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with expertise in providing certification courses. The procurement method underscores the Ministry of Justice's preference for smaller enterprises, given the eligibility criteria highlighting suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies in the education sector, especially those capable of delivering tailored vocational training solutions, can find prospects for expansion by participating in similar dynamic purchasing systems and call-off contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Barbering Course for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone. The supplier will deliver training, to certificate of competency standard, such as basic hair cutting using clippers, & a level 2 training course for Infection prevention.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0db75b-178f-4c4e-a0f3-86ab36fc53fd |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,312 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWA CERTIFICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0db75b-178f-4c4e-a0f3-86ab36fc53fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0db75b-178f-4c4e-a0f3-86ab36fc53fd
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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