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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rowing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Spring Hill

Ministry of Justice

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04 Sep 2026 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice commissioned education and training services for rowing courses for prisoners at HMP Spring Hill. The service combines structured rowing and physical activity with skill development, social support and post-release support. Its purpose is to improve participants’ physical and mental health, build confidence and education, create opportunities after release, and help reduce reoffending. Delivery covers HMP Spring Hill and locations in London and the South East. This is a targeted rehabilitation and prisoner education service rather than a general sports coaching contract. It would suit organisations able to provide rowing instruction alongside structured personal development and support for people in custody and after release.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The Ministry of Justice awarded it to Fulham Reach Boat Club on 4 September 2026 for £20,322. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. The estimated procurement value was also £20,322. The requirement was evaluated as a services procurement under education and training services. It was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The original tender submission deadline was 3 August 2026 at 3pm. This outcome confirms the buyer’s chosen route for obtaining a specialist rowing-based rehabilitation service at HMP Spring Hill.

This award provides a clear example of the Ministry of Justice buying a focused rehabilitation programme that links rowing with education, confidence-building, wellbeing and support after release. A credible future competitor would need practical rowing delivery capability, suitably experienced instructors and the ability to work safely and consistently with prisoners. It would also need to design structured learning and social-support activities, demonstrate an understanding of physical and mental health outcomes, and connect delivery in custody with meaningful post-release support. Organisations with community, voluntary-sector or social-enterprise experience may be well placed, particularly where they can evidence work that contributes to reducing reoffending. The requirement favours a joined-up specialist provider rather than a stand-alone sports activity supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rowing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Spring Hill

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Rowing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Spring Hill. The supplier will deliver a that combines physical activity, skill development, and social support to help prisoners break the cycle of reoffending. By offering structured rowing programmes and post-release support, providing participants with confidence, education, and opportunities to help improve physical and mental health, build confidence, and directly contribute to reducing reoffending.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-476f4ed0-87a1-4af3-ba97-ffbe85a6dbe2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24545a77-a13c-447f-9126-492f92ba7c4f
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
£20,322 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,322 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Fulham Reach Boat Club

Further Information

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