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Awarding Organisation for HMPPS Probation Qualifications

Ministry of Justice · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Justice awarded training and education work to SFJ Awards Ltd on 6 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £773,493 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 10 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) provide internal training and education for Probation Services. An external awarding organisation is required to provide registration, certificate generation for learners of the below qualifications: Level 3 Certificate in Probation Practice - Qualification Number: 603/1231/2. Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice - Qualification Number: 603/1234/8 Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice - Qualification Number: 610/2081/3 Level 3 Award In Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Qualification Number: 600/6542/4 Level 4 Award In Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - Qualification Number: 600/8383/9 The awarding organisation must also be able to audit our qualification centre, assessments and quality assurance processes. The competitive tendering process has now concluded and the Authority intends to award this contract to SFJ Awards.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
SFJ Awards Ltd (SME)
3 bids received
£872,700
Awarded 6 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 007485-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 074849-2026

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From notice 007485-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 January 2026, last updated 6 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.