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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 May 2026 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for awarding a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on a music course for prisoners at HMP Bristol. This award falls under the education and training services category, with a designated location in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract runs from 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2027. The value of the contract is £25,000 GBP, and the procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the award being active as of 6 May 2026. The tender period concluded on 23 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those offering educational services related to music and rehabilitation in a correctional setting. Businesses specialising in providing comprehensive, dynamic educational solutions that can adapt to a prison environment would find this contract beneficial for growth. The supplier, Changing Tunes, a VCSE and SME, exemplifies the type of organisation successfully competing in this niche market, highlighting the contracting authority's support for diversity and inclusion in public procurement. This contract not only provides immediate business opportunities but also supports societal goals by enhancing prisoner education and rehabilitation efforts.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Music course for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c19fe52-ec88-4078-ad70-c7cedede6b79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48cf1e3c-ddb3-4e6a-aadc-7141c604a58f
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 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
TLK South West (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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