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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) and the Departure Lounge Service (Release Support Model) for prisoners at HMP Lincoln

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 15:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of services titled "SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) and the Departure Lounge Service (Release Support Model)" at HMP Lincoln. This contract, valued at £321,547, falls under the education and training services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award completed on 22nd April 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs aimed at expanding their portfolio in the education and rehabilitation services sector. Businesses that provide innovative solutions for prisoner support services, especially those focused on integration and resettlement, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance an organisation's experience in working with governmental bodies, potentially leading to further opportunities within the justice and rehabilitation sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) and the Departure Lounge Service (Release Support Model) for prisoners at HMP Lincoln

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) / Departure Lounge (Release Support Model) for prisoners at HMP Lincoln. The Services are to support prisoners during their transition into custody, ensuring their basic needs are met and enabling engagement with prison services. The overarching aim is to: -Support prisoners during their transition into custody. -Facilitate access to prison services and sentence planning. -Reduce reoffending through targeted interventions. -Support and prepare prisoners for successful resettlement. -Improve prisoner wellbeing and engagement. -Maintain and strengthen family ties and community connections.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfee0dd1-f85d-4770-8bf9-c268dc6565ad
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
£321,547 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,547 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
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)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLNSHIRE ACTION TRUST

Further Information

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