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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Drama courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 20:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of drama courses to prisoners at HMP Manchester under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The award, published on 13 November 2025, marks the completion of the procurement process, with the service set to commence on 19 January 2026 and conclude on 19 February 2026. This selective tender was conducted through a call-off contract, specifically targeting the education and training services sector. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the project aligns with public sector priorities to enhance prisoner education and rehabilitation. The contract value amounts to £2,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the education and training industry, particularly those specialising in creative arts and rehabilitation services. Businesses with experience in delivering engaging and impactful educational courses can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings and gain visibility in the public sector. The focus on drama courses provides a platform for suppliers willing to innovate in educational delivery, fostering growth through the development of unique programmes tailored to the prison environment. Odd Arts, an SME and VCSE, has been successfully awarded this contract, underscoring the procurement's suitability for socially responsible enterprises looking to make a meaningful impact.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Drama courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Drama courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f5970c4-e4b3-42ab-98f5-881d50652afd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9fe2db-3776-4268-80be-23197c03b3b6
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
£2,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Feb 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ODD ARTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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