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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Writing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Sudbury

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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03 Jul 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process involving a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Writing Courses at HMP Sudbury in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This initiative, classified under education and training services, is designed to offer creative writing workshops for prisoners with a focus on skill enhancement for personal development or employment in the creative industries. The procurement, which used a selective method as part of a dynamic purchasing system, transitioned to the award stage with the contract starting from 2nd July 2026 and ending on 1st November 2027. The tender period concluded on 18th May 2026, with the total contract valued at £18,900.

This tender creates unique opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the provision of educational services within the prison system. Businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those with expertise in creative writing and rehabilitation services, would find this contract promising for growth and collaboration with governmental entities. The awarded supplier, Get Wise Enterprise C.I.C., exemplifies the potential for similar enterprises to expand their outreach and contribute positively to prisoner education and skill development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Writing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Sudbury

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Writing Courses for Prisoners at HMP Sudbury. to provide workshops in creative writing. This opportunity shall serve as both an enrichment opportunity where prisoners can practise and improve their skills as a pastime, or to act as a means to developing skills needed for employment within the creative industries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3d5cd9-9d66-4e3d-8395-65396be06aa1
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
£18,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GET WISE ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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