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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Performing Arts provision for prisoners at HMP Elmley

Ministry of Justice

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15 Sep 2026 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured performing arts education and training services for prisoners at HMP Elmley. The requirement covers workshops for prisoners with learning disabilities and neurodiversity needs, intended to build confidence, develop positive communication skills and support personal development. The work is delivered at HMP Elmley, with the procurement record placing delivery in London, United Kingdom. This is a targeted custodial education service rather than general arts provision: relevant suppliers need to combine performing arts practice with structured support for people who may require adapted teaching, communication and engagement methods. The buyer identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it relevant to specialist arts organisations, education providers and social enterprises with experience in inclusive delivery.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 14 July 2026 through a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract was awarded to Unlock Drama CIC for £22,500, with a contract period from 15 July 2026 to 14 April 2027. The tender submission deadline was 19 June 2026 at 3pm. The requirement was evaluated within the dynamic purchasing system call-off process; the published information identifies the service category as education and training and the procurement method as selective. The award is active, and the selected supplier is Unlock Drama CIC. This is a single performing arts provision requirement for HMP Elmley, rather than a procurement divided into separately described lots or multiple awarded contracts.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear benchmark for suppliers targeting future Ministry of Justice prison education requirements. A credible competitor would need demonstrable capability in performing arts workshops, inclusive education and work with prisoners who have learning disabilities or neurodivergent needs. Delivery should be able to translate creative activity into practical outcomes such as improved confidence, positive communication and personal development, while adapting sessions to differing abilities and support needs. The award also indicates that a voluntary, community or social enterprise model can be suitable for this type of work, alongside smaller specialist providers. Organisations should therefore be able to evidence safe, reliable custodial delivery, experienced workshop practitioners, accessible teaching methods and the capacity to provide a focused service within a prison setting.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Performing Arts provision for prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Performing Arts provision for prisoners at HMP Elmley. The supplier will deliver support to LDD/Neurodiversity prisoners through performing arts workshops to instil confidence, develop positive communication skills and support personal development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dee158f-c65e-46ab-82d9-773c073abd1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e0bbd-8272-4567-ac5a-8b95d81e91d6
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Unlock Drama

Further Information

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