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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music Programme for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Drake Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a music programme at HMP/YOI Drake Hall. This contract relates to the education and training services industry, classified under the CPV code 80000000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates in the procurement process included the tender period ending on 26th February 2026, and the contract period commencing on 13th April 2026, continuing until 12th April 2027. The music programme serves the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £28,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the educational and training services sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering music programmes. Companies, including SMEs and VCSEs, that focus on innovative and rehabilitative educational services for institutional settings, will find this suitable for bid consideration. The procurement by the Ministry of Justice illustrates a commitment to enhancing prison education, offering growth potentials for enterprises providing specialised training services that align with the dynamic and socially impactful nature of this programme. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality educational outcomes within the context of a dynamic purchasing system would particularly benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music Programme for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Drake Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music Programme for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Drake Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38c1a59d-3a58-4789-a955-165007c7df5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65345fd4-c5e7-45e2-aa25-c33f7d35451c
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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGING TUNES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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