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    ContractsGroundworks Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP High Down
    Awarded contract

    Groundworks Training Courses for Prisoners at HMP High Down

    Awarded
    £99.8k
    Published 10 Jun 2026

    Deliver accredited Groundworks vocational training courses to prisoners at HMP High Down, combining practical skills with employment progression support.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 10 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £99.8k
    Published 10 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £99,800
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      20 May 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RC
      RMF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ACADEMY LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    10 Jun 2026Today20 May 2026

    Brief

    This is a call-off contract opportunity under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver Groundworks courses at HMP High Down. The programme provides accredited vocational training in groundworks with clear progression pathways to support prisoner learners in securing employment upon release. Successful suppliers will deliver structured learning that combines practical skills development with recognised qualifications, helping participants transition successfully into the job market. This contract supports the prison education initiative to improve rehabilitation outcomes and reduce reoffending through meaningful vocational training.

    Track record

    166 awards · 69 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In education training, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE has awarded 166 contracts to 69 suppliers.

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    2. TWA Certifications Ltd10× · 6%
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    4. Kinetic Youth Ltd9× · 5%
    5. Beating Time (also known as Choirs Beating Time)8× · 5%
    6. n-ergy Group Ltd6× · 4%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    f6943d4d-cedc-45ad-ae6c-01c87d3b75f5-901543
    MJ
    Buyer
    MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
    Sector
    Education & Training