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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess lessons for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, England, has successfully completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This initiative involves providing chess lessons for prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis in London, aiming to deliver education and training services with a focus on skill development. The awarded contract, valued at £10,100, commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th March 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aligning with the main procurement category of services within the education and training sector.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on innovative learning methods that support personal and skill development. Organisations like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage in such opportunities, given the procurement process's suitability considerations. The focus on education that promotes functional skills, such as mathematics through chess, presents a unique avenue for growth and engagement for educational service providers committed to making a positive impact in the community.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess lessons for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess lessons for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis. The training shall provide embedded learning in the format of a chess club that shall include theory-based Chess learning and peer focused games. The course shall develop transferable skills that support positive peer relationships, peer support, problem working and reflective learning techniques. The provider shall use skills tracking elements in the course which shall include embedded learning of functional skills particularly mathematics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e7ffd0-ffc4-4775-b137-d6a268a1abfb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£10,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

Further Information

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