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Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skill for residents of HMP Bedford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skills for residents of HMP Bedford. Scheduled to begin on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026, this contract focuses on the provision of education and training services, specifically through art-based activities like painting and drawing, in order to enhance life skills and allow creative expression. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, via a dynamic purchasing system, with the award stage completed as of 22nd July 2025. Activities will be conducted within the regions of East and West Midlands in the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £12,370. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering arts-based programmes, to further establish their presence within the public sector. Companies focusing on creative skills education and possessing experience in similar institutional environments stand to benefit greatly. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to demonstrate the transformative impact of arts education, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with the Ministry of Justice and other governmental bodies focused on rehabilitation and skill development services. SMEs with innovative teaching approaches and VCSEs with strong community ties are positioned well to succeed in such competitive environments.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skill for residents of HMP Bedford

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skill for residents of HMP Bedford to help prisoners develop life skills and explore their creative side. The sessions can be a mixture of painting and drawing allowing the prisoners to express their emotions through art and provide a structed outlet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5e61d88-6db9-4075-a82f-8fb603fe5912
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12796e77-11e4-4f6f-8506-22e2b3aa0ce3
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
£12,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,370 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARAH MONCRIEFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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