Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Enrichment Programme for prisoners at HMP Northumberland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract, valued at £78,450, is for the provision of an Enrichment Programme aimed at prisoners at HMP Northumberland, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The programme is designed to engage prisoners with complex needs through creative and personal development activities, promoting safer custody and enabling purposeful activity. The procurement process was executed through a selective method and followed a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the procurement now at the award stage as of 31 July 2026. The contract period spans from 15 June 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education and training services to leverage their expertise in providing tailored developmental programmes. Organisations with experience in delivering flexible and responsive educational activities that cater to special needs and complex cases will find this project suitably aligned with their capabilities. Such involvement not only expands service portfolios but also fosters partnerships with governmental bodies, potentially leading to future collaborative endeavours and growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Enrichment Programme for prisoners at HMP Northumberland

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Enrichment Programme for prisoners at HMP Northumberland. The supplier will engage hard to reach prisoners who have highly complex needs through a flexible and responsive programme of creative and personal development activities. The aim is to increase stability, promote safer custody, and build a pathway into purposeful activity for those currently disengaged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cbdeb21-157a-49d4-98f6-f8ff45253efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8be591-6d44-4b23-9690-8d3edfcbe5dd
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
£78,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JUNCTION 42 FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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