Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Drama course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award process for a drama course aimed at prisoners at HMP Bullingdon under its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement, which is within the education and training services category, utilised a selective method characterised as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key coverage areas include London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract commences on 19th January 2026 and concludes on 18th April 2026, with an awarded contract value of £45,000. The overall process moved from a tender phase that ended on 6th January 2026, to an award phase formalised on 9th January 2026, with public announcement on 16th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in the education and training services sector, especially those specialising in niche areas like drama courses. SMEs and VCSEs are notably well-positioned to align with the criteria for dynamic purchasing systems, such as this contract, due to its suitability preferences. Companies that can provide innovative and rehabilitative educational services tailored to institutional settings may find this tender particularly attractive, with Unlock Drama, an SME with VCSE status, having secured the contract, being a prime example of such alignment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Drama course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Drama course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01922aca-aaed-4658-8c6c-1cb7f0d3bd6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5bfe26c-4f9a-40c9-9787-cddd5dfc283d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNLOCK DRAMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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