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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach Educational provision for prisoners at HMP Frankland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves the Ministry of Justice awarding a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach Educational provision for prisoners at HMP Frankland. The contract, classified under the education and training services category, is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 17th May 2026, following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is valued at £20,834, with a contract period starting on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services for special environments, to engage with government procurement and expand their offerings. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that smaller and mission-driven organisations are encouraged to participate. The successful supplier is BHUKU LTD, which highlights the capacity for SMEs to secure significant contracts within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach Educational provision for prisoners at HMP Frankland

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Outreach Educational provision for prisoners at HMP Frankland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d89df2d7-1ebb-45a1-a86e-be8b68b0d731
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b601651e-df3f-4a9a-992b-94c3f7acd249
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
£20,834 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BHUKU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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