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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Engagement for Prisoners at HMP Huntercombe

Ministry of Justice

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22 Oct 2026 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice commissioned creative arts activities for prisoners at HMP Huntercombe in the South East. The work is intended to develop practical skills, creativity and technical ability, and to support participants’ emotional wellbeing and learning. The activities are also intended to help prisoners pursue vocational and contract-related activities and improve their prospects of reintegration into society. This is a prison education and arts-engagement service, rather than a purchase of goods or building work.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Community Arts Projects UK. The award was made on 22 October 2026, for £32,340. The contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 1 June 2027. The procurement used a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System; the tender submission deadline was 21 August 2026. The recorded estimated tender value was also £32,340. The award data does not set out an evaluation basis or separate lots.

For suppliers considering comparable prison education work, this award demonstrates demand for engaging, practical creative arts activities in a custodial setting. Relevant capabilities include designing and delivering arts sessions that build creative and technical skills, support learning and emotional wellbeing, and connect with vocational development and rehabilitation aims. Delivery requires work suited to prisoners at HMP Huntercombe and the ability to contribute to the Ministry of Justice’s prison education objectives. The procurement was awarded through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, so suppliers seeking similar work should be able to compete through that route. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Engagement for Prisoners at HMP Huntercombe

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Engagement for Prisoners at HMP Huntercombe. The supplier will provide a range of creative arts activities to improve skills in practical ways: developing better thought processes, enhancing creativity and technical skills to enable prisoners to pursue other vocational and contract activities. This will also support the emotional well-being of the men in our care, ensuring they develop their learning and skills in an engaging way thus maximising their chances of successful reintegration into society.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7473ece3-8bf4-4ae4-991d-32e8027ba954
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31c5807-3885-4395-b793-b1daf93e559e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£32,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20265 days ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Jun 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
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 UK

Further Information

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