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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Singing Group Workshops for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of singing group workshops for prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall. This was conducted under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, with a total contract value of £20,000. The awarded contract is for services within the education and training category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027, and the service will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a specialised opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those interested in engaging with the corrections sector. The procurement was open to businesses of various sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Beating Time, also known as Choirs Beating Time, was awarded the contract, showcasing that enterprises focusing on social value in rehabilitation can find opportunities for growth through similar public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Singing Group Workshops for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Singing Group Workshops for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-323dcbeb-0c81-4e82-a233-19e23b64c30e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647e9062-c0f8-4e46-9012-06d5882278a3
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATING TIME (ALSO KNOWN AS CHOIRS BEATING TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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