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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music course for prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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07 May 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has recently awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing a music course to prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall. This contract falls under the education and training services category, with a total value of £40,800. The procurement process used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and has reached the award stage. This initiative will cover both the East Midlands and West Midlands regions in the United Kingdom. The contract period is from 8th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, having been awarded on 20th March 2025. The project is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in the penal education system. The emphasis on dynamic and socially conscious business models means it is ideally suited for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's reputation and visibility within the industry, providing a robust platform for future opportunities within the government sector. Furthermore, businesses focusing on the rehabilitation and skill development of prisoners through creative initiatives like music education will find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and impact.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music course for prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music course for prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74f19ab0-3c89-4910-b3ab-2ab50965ba13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab736ef-afa6-466c-8702-56f14a04054c
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
£40,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

CHANGING TUNES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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