Award

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Community Arts project for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Community Arts project for Prisoners at HMP Elmley" was conducted by the Ministry of Justice. This project, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, covers locations in London and the South East, United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. After closing the tender period on 24th March 2026, the award stage was completed on 1st April 2026, with the publication of the award on 17th May 2026. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2027, providing services worth £39,500.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Ideal competitors for this contract would be those with expertise in education and training services, particularly with the capability to engage prisoners through community arts projects. Companies specialising in creative and rehabilitative educational services can significantly benefit by fostering partnerships with public entities like the Ministry of Justice, thereby enhancing their portfolio and presence within the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Community Arts project for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Community Arts project for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5549032d-30d9-4b8b-b1d2-d75abeaa978c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b935c2d4-0d31-4b62-a575-b7cb274bc5cf
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
£39,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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

COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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