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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Choir course for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 Jun 2026 at 06:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a choir course for prisoners at HMP Birmingham. This procurement process falls under the education and training services industry category, with activities set to take place in both the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement identified a selective method, with Beating Time (also known as Choirs Beating Time) as the chosen supplier. Key dates of the contract include a start date of 1st June 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2027. The awarding decision was made on 18th May 2026, bringing this process to the award stage with an overall contract value of £20,000.

This tender opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. With a procurement method that involves a dynamic purchasing system, businesses with a focus on innovative training solutions tailored to the prison sector may find this an ideal niche. Organisations capable of delivering engaging and impactful educational programmes in correctional facilities are well-suited to compete in such environments, fostering skills and personal development among prisoners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Choir course for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Choir course for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-610d4afa-6395-4987-a09b-04122d335272
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dae30d4-5ef8-454e-a751-0b50f07552f5
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEATING TIME (ALSO KNOWN AS CHOIRS BEATING TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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