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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training for prisoners at HMP Downview"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training for prisoners at HMP Downview

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa3e17bb-67c7-4ea3-b9e7-c93eab48fd00

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training to prisoners at HMP Downview. This call-off contract, valued at £12,000, falls under the education and training services category, with services delivered in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract, finalised on 7th November 2025, commenced on 12th November 2025 and will conclude on 11th April 2026. This process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, ensuring that the most suitable providers were chosen for this initiative.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and entities focusing on education and training services. The awarded supplier, Karen Mackey Consultants, demonstrates that small businesses with specialised expertise in training and certification can successfully compete and secure government contracts. The procurement method encourages competitive participation among capable suppliers, fostering business opportunities for enterprises skilled in delivering professional training services within the correctional education sector.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card training for prisoners at HMP Downview

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c60dd3-935a-491f-b3d3-6a7d792b66f6 |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | KAREN MACKEY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 23:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c60dd3-935a-491f-b3d3-6a7d792b66f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c60dd3-935a-491f-b3d3-6a7d792b66f6
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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