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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Creative Workshop for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 May 2026 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract through the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a creative workshop for prisoners at HMP Bullingdon. This procurement process is categorised under Education and Training Services within the UK, specifically targeting regions in London and the South East. The procurement method used was selective, involving a dynamic purchasing system framework. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027, following the award notice published on 31st May 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a contract value of £39,600.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those specialising in education and training services. Given the focus on creative workshops within a correctional environment, businesses with expertise in vocational training, arts education, or rehabilitation services would find this opportunity particularly pertinent. Organisations capable of delivering innovative educational programmes aimed at skills development for inmates are well-positioned to grow through participation in similar government contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Creative Workshop for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Creative Workshop for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-404474b0-2791-4308-9b10-232363e99925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91073438-2018-4efc-9fb0-8620a1b81915
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
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
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

CRIMINAL RECORDS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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