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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Whatton"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f38298db-16b1-4a57-94a9-af4dd76eb4a8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for forklift truck training services at HMP Whatton, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £11,500. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award date was 14 January 2026. The contract will run from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2027.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in vocational training services, to enhance their service offerings and expand their market reach. FTW Training, on this occasion, succeeded in securing the contract, highlighting potential suitability for similar firms in the education and training sector. This initiative supports prisoner rehabilitation through skills development, allowing businesses focused on social impact to contribute positively to community and societal outcomes.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Forklift Truck Training for Prisoners at HMP Whatton. The training shall support prisoners to achieve a B1 Counterbalance (electric) Forklift licence, whilst in custody.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f3647a-a7bc-486a-8fc5-256e14ae3104 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FTW TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2026 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f3647a-a7bc-486a-8fc5-256e14ae3104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f3647a-a7bc-486a-8fc5-256e14ae3104
  29th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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