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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess classes for prisoners at HMP YOI ISIS

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 22:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, awarding a call-off contract for chess classes intended for prisoners at HMP YOI Isis. This project falls under the education and training services category, with activities taking place in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the award phase, having been finalised on 21st July 2025. The contract commenced on 5th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the total project valued at £10,500.

This contract represents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in offering skill-building activities. It is notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as evidenced by the awarding to Chess in Schools and Communities. Businesses that can deliver educational programmes with positive community impacts and social value will find this sector advantageous for growth and establishing meaningful collaborations within governmental structures.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess classes for prisoners at HMP YOI ISIS

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Chess for prisoners at HMP YOI Isis. The course shall develop transferable skills that shall support positive peer relationships, peer support, problem working and reflective learning techniques.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d52293c9-41fb-4d8e-bbe0-62f2e3336409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e4d8c7-c7a2-4c38-9d97-40c11f186ed5
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
£10,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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

CHESS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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