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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Enrichment course for Residents of HMP Rochester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Jun 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a Call-off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System focused on providing an Enrichment course for residents of HMP Rochester. The contract caters to the education and training services sector, specifically including activities such as creative writing, mindful colouring, and other calming activities. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, utilising a dynamic purchasing system. It was awarded to Kinetic Youth Ltd, with a contract period beginning on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2026. The services will be delivered across regions in London and the South East of the United Kingdom, with the total contract value being £35,293.05.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on enrichment activities in correctional facilities. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their service offerings into the public sector, particularly within the justice system. Kinetic Youth Ltd has been successful due to its alignment with the objectives of enhancing life skills and resilience among prisoners, providing a model for other businesses looking to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Enrichment course for Residents of HMP Rochester

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Enrichment course for Residents of HMP Rochester. The provision shall include calming and mindful activities such as (but not limited to): creative writing, scrap booking, introduction to journaling, mindful colouring, poetry, chess, scrabble. The sessions will support prisoners to build confidence, resilience as well as considering teamwork, patience and communication skills

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39b41a78-5b98-41c1-95b7-c37904d89218
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f168e55-5861-439b-9748-99b526eff573
Current Stage
Award
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
£35,293 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,293 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINETIC YOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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