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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music Workshops for Prisoners at HMP&YOI Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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14 May 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, operating out of Leeds, has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for music workshops at HMP&YOI Swinfen Hall. This procurement is classified under the Education and Training Services industry category and pertains to the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award stage was completed with the contract valued at £43,000 effective from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 23rd April 2026, with the award date on 24th April 2026. The awarded supplier is Changing Tunes, a small to medium enterprise (SME) also operating as a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in music workshops. SMEs and VCSEs, especially those located in or willing to operate in the West Midlands, may find similar future opportunities attractive for expanding their portfolios. With the procurement method relying on a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that can become part of such frameworks stand to gain repeated opportunities. Those already aligned with public sector education initiatives or looking to break into this sector in the UK will find these opportunities potentially rewarding and complementary to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music Workshops for Prisoners at HMP&YOI Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music Workshops for Prisoners at HMP&YOI Swinfen Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5105e53d-500b-4462-91a1-e4e2865e731c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6473a0-f936-4d8b-b6e1-2d9092d14fae
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
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 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
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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