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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Digital Media course for Prisoners at HMP Maidstone

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice awarding a contract for a Digital Media course specifically for prisoners at HMP Maidstone, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. Classified under 'Education and training services,' this contract was executed via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement has been finalized with an award date of 20th April 2026, and the contract will be active from 8th August 2026 until 31st March 2028. The initial tender period concluded on 13th April 2026, with a contract value of £79,200.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in educational services tailored to correctional facilities. Companies like Cronin Music Ltd, the awarded supplier in this case, can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings within the niche market of prison education. The procurement process favours SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that innovative educational companies focused on digital media and reformative training would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Digital Media course for Prisoners at HMP Maidstone

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Digital Media course for Prisoners at HMP Maidstone

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbe4de67-015c-4761-8e6a-33763d888ff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e95ae9-47ad-43d6-a42c-074b687df4db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRONIN MUSIC

Further Information

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