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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Peer Led Employment courses for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 07:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for peer-led employment courses for prisoners at HMP Hewell, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement process, categorised under education and training services, follows a call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £10,000, commenced on 17th June 2026 and will run until 16th April 2027. The award stage of this contract was completed on 31st July 2026, with Beating Time, also known as Choirs Beating Time, being the contracted supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on education and rehabilitation services, especially those classified as SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The nature of the procurement method is selective, providing an advantageous position for companies with relevant expertise and experience in delivering educational services within correctional facilities. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector and contribute to social rehabilitation initiatives will find this contract particularly advantageous for fostering growth and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Peer Led Employment courses for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Peer Led Employment courses for Prisoners at HMP Hewell

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4bf0e5b-ee1f-44a8-9b22-0f7767ff4ad0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333cd1bb-9e95-4199-8125-4b8dcfcdc091
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Apr 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
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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