Award

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Writing in Music/Art April for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 May 2025 at 14:15

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 Creative Writing in Music/Art aimed at prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. The contracting process was in the "Award" stage as of 21st May 2025. This initiative falls under the "Education and training services" category, with activities planned in both London and the South East regions of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £10,593 and was awarded to "Finding Rhythms" following a selective procurement method, specifically a Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1st May 2025 and will run through to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a substantive opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of educational and training services, specifically those that focus on enhancing literacy and cognitive skills through creative arts. Enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are highlighted as suitable entities to engage with similar opportunities. By participating in dynamic systems like this, businesses can expand their portfolios and leverage their expertise to contribute significantly to the rehabilitation and education sector within the public services domain.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Writing in Music/Art April for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Writing in Music/Art April for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. The scope of the contract is focusing on enhancing literacy and cognitive skills. This shall progress the personal and emotional development of a prisoner, preparing them for engagement in education or employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0c3fb7c-d21d-444a-8219-188bb9c1b13f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db4414f-e440-4472-a171-369375842493
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
£10,593 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,593 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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

FINDING RHYTHMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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