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Award of a call of contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Arts for Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

06 Jul 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award phase of a public procurement process for the provision of Creative Arts education for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh. This contract, with a value of £46,350, falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and will see services delivered in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with key dates including the tender period closing on 11th March 2025 and the contract running from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026.

This opportunity benefits businesses involved in Creative Arts, including music, fashion, and digital media, which can gain exposure and experience. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with DWRM Consultants being the successful supplier. Such contracts can be instrumental for businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in the public sector by providing meaningful arts education to underserved communities.

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Notice Title

Award of a call of contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Arts for Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

Notice Description

Award of a call of contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Arts for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh to deliver a programme and shall incorporate music, fashion and digital media, building skills and gaining relevant experience in the Creative Arts industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0fecfbd-6eb2-4d86-bbbd-db90b637df19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638ef92c-c5ab-4d98-b0cf-2ba21f414808
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWRM CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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