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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music Workshops for Prisoners at HMP Pentonville

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender involves providing music workshops for prisoners at HMP Pentonville, situated in London, United Kingdom. The industry category is education and training services, with a total contract value of £30,000. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period spans from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2026. The award stage was reached on 31st July 2025, with the details published on 8th August 2025.

This contract presents a meaningful opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training, especially those focusing on music production. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender aims to equip prisoners with valuable music production skills, opening potential employment pathways post-release, which could have long-term benefits for those engaged in the industry. InHouse Records, an SME known for its work in this sector, has successfully secured this contract.

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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 Pentonville

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Music Workshops for Prisoners at HMP Pentonville. The Supplier will train prisoners in the skill of Music Production with the aim to opening viable employment pathways in the industry upon release from custody.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bb44fbb-a95a-4527-b10f-135b0064a7ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de169bd2-6bda-401a-a1e5-f1f9c9015040
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 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

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INHOUSE RECORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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