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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Preparation for Employment course for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

Ministry of Justice

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31 May 2026 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to provide a Preparation for Employment course for prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract is classified under the education and training services industry category and is valued at £17,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender, now in the award stage, was completed with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Beating Time, also known as Choirs Beating Time, has been announced as the supplier, with the award becoming active on 8th May 2026.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it is particularly suitable for these types of organisations. Such suppliers who specialise in education and training services would find this contract appealing, especially those with expertise in preparing individuals for employment. Engaging in contracts of this nature can enhance a company's portfolio in the public sector and expand its operations within the prison education sphere in the UK, leveraging the potential benefits of dynamic purchasing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Preparation for Employment course for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Preparation for Employment course for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Isis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b95a7785-af86-485b-aebc-2d77e4bb252e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadaaebc-8b1c-4eac-9df0-f79e1a8873cf
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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
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

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