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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Hospitality and Catering course for Prisoners at HMP Ford"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Hospitality and Catering course for Prisoners at HMP Ford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc38e81f-f4d8-4cb3-8a06-c8abb88f9795

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, has completed the procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System by awarding a call-off contract for a Hospitality and Catering course at HMP Ford. This tender was classified under the Education and training services category and required delivery in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 22nd April 2026, with the contract running from 1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026. The value of the contract is £34,500, and it caters to SMEs and VCSEs, offering insight into its suitability for smaller and social enterprises.

This awarding of the contract to Solace Coffee CIC, a small and social enterprise registered in Colchester, presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to explore similar future contracts. Businesses with expertise in delivering vocational training and a focus on social impact would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This procurement not only highlights the level of demand for educational services within the prison service but also opens avenues for businesses willing to engage with government frameworks encouraging SME and VCSE participation.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Hospitality and Catering course for Prisoners at HMP Ford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56c0ce7-3699-412d-b1be-75feac264197 |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,500 |
| 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 | 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

- 17 May 2026 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56c0ce7-3699-412d-b1be-75feac264197

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56c0ce7-3699-412d-b1be-75feac264197
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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