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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf1a592f-cf43-4a0b-be31-a8ce99bd81a1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course directed at prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms. The procurement, classified under Education and training services, took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was announced on 29 April 2026, following the contracting process's tender stage, which concluded on 23 February 2026. Contract performance is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a total contract value of £29,374.80. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services and training. Such businesses can leverage their expertise in delivering specialised courses aimed at life skill development, thus potentially expanding their clientele in the correctional facility sector. The award to Complete Skills Solutions illustrates the potential success for similar organisations looking to engage in service delivery within the public procurement arena. Businesses with a focus on innovative educational solutions and flexibility in service delivery could particularly thrive in this domain.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Life Skills (Food) course for Prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0632d538-a873-4dd6-8f2a-6235c435c3c8 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,374 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,374 |
| 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

- 29 Apr 2026 at 06:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0632d538-a873-4dd6-8f2a-6235c435c3c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0632d538-a873-4dd6-8f2a-6235c435c3c8
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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