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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Singing Group for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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11 May 2025 at 18:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a singing group aimed at improving social inclusion and personal development among prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the dynamic purchasing system. This contract falls under the education and training services category, with activities scheduled to occur in the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. Following a tender period that ended on 13th March 2025, the contract was awarded to Beating Time, also known as "Choirs Beating Time", on 1st April 2025, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in music and arts-based social programmes. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to support the rehabilitation and personal growth of prisoners will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their services and expand their presence within government contracts. The focus on fostering confidence and improving prisoner relationships through creative means emphasises the potential for social impact alongside business growth.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Singing Group for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Singing Group for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall, the singing group is to improve social inclusion, improve relationships and develop confidence and personal development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a4485e-1cc9-4c72-9cc5-74c9dce890b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e59a88-95cc-4890-9d01-0f31f6c26ba2
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

BEATING TIME (ALSO KNOWN AS "CHOIRS BEATING TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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