Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Chess Programme for Prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for a Chess Programme for Prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement falls under the category of Education and training services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective, call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. The process has proceeded to the award stage with the contract period running from 12th June 2026 to 11th June 2027. The contract, valued at £11,399, was awarded to Green Skills Partnership CIC, a social enterprise. The contract supports the development of transferable skills among prisoners, enhancing peer relationships and reflective learning techniques.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering educational and training services within correctional facilities. Businesses with expertise in programme development for skills training and educational course delivery will find the scope of this contract beneficial for expanding their service delivery in the public sector. Engaging in this sector not only aids in business expansion but also contributes to meaningful social impact by fostering prisoner rehabilitation and skills development. Green Skills Partnership CIC, the successful supplier, exemplifies the alignment of service capability with strategic public sector objectives.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Chess Programme for Prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Chess Programme for Prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The course will develop Transferable skills that would support positive peer relationships, peer support, problem working and reflective learning techniques.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd90081a-9e31-45d8-91fc-8abec20b425e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7c8071-1975-4626-a572-c1ad38f9cba7
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
£11,399 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,399 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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