Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Chess for prisoners at HMP Lewes

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of chess activities to prisoners at HMP Lewes. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category, with operations taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender method was selective, being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 16th June 2026 and ending on 15th February 2027. The total contract value is GBP 15,832, and the award was published on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with a focus on enhancing communication and teamwork skills through innovative activities like chess. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Participation can aid in business growth by enabling companies to engage in governmental contracts and expand their service portfolios within the public sector. As the contract has been awarded to Bhuku Ltd, it highlights the potential for SMEs to succeed in such competitive procurement environments.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Chess for prisoners at HMP Lewes

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Chess for prisoners at HMP Lewes. The chess club shall support prisoners in gaining confidence, upskill them in team work, communication skills and supported numeracy and literacy development. Chess also allows those who would not normally engage in the regime to take part in purposeful activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32db11dc-0cf1-4e4e-9b1e-fb64e717ea6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f176cf-c4d6-45e4-b724-828c1cd13528
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
£15,832 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Feb 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BHUKU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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