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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music courses for prisoners at HMP Bure

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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03 Dec 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the award stage of a contract for Music courses for prisoners at HMP Bure. This procurement, falling under the 'Education and Training Services' industry category, takes place in the East of England. The process utilised a selective procurement method involving a call-off contract from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, which is tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, valued at 18,000 GBP, will span from 16 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. The Irene Taylor Trust has secured this opportunity as the supplier, with the formal notice published on 3 December 2025 after the award was activated on 25 November 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically those adept at providing music courses within prison settings. It is ideally suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector by delivering niche educational services. As the procurement was governed by the Ministry of Justice, leveraging relationships within governmental and correctional education networks would be beneficial for firms aiming to increase their involvement in similar projects. Such opportunities can help firms enhance their expertise in specialised training environments, thereby opening doors to further contracts with the Ministry and other similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music courses for prisoners at HMP Bure

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music courses for prisoners at HMP Bure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c79d500-494a-4e40-9d34-8565aad4bf04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1b673c-58c7-4260-8958-da147e15458d
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE IRENE TAYLOR TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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