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Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess for residents of HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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25 Jun 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of chess education services to residents of HMP Highpoint. This contract falls under the education and training services category and will be delivered in the regions of London and South East, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total value of £11,000. The award was published on 25th June 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to engage in educational services within the corrections system, offering a platform for service providers specialising in innovative educational approaches or those experienced in delivering educational content to niche audiences. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, were identified as suitable to compete, indicating the contracting process's inclusivity. Suppliers like Chess in Schools and Communities, a large VCSE entity, successfully securing this contract demonstrates a favourable environment for organisations with relevant resources and capabilities to expand their service portfolio and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess for residents of HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess for residents of HMP Highpoint.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-682fee6a-2a6e-4718-93e0-2c48b87ae22e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6c2877-7503-443e-9080-2f6093ae15a5
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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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

CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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