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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creativity and Arts courses for Prisoners at HMP Durham

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has recently completed the awarding of a contract for creative arts courses intended for prisoners at HMP Durham, under its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement, valued at £37,000, fits within the Education and training services category, specifically focusing on enhancing prisoner engagement through creativity and arts. Located in the North East of England, the initiative aims to benefit prisoners who struggle to engage with standard regimes, with the contract period running from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2027. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, moving from the tender period which concluded on 6th July 2026 to the award stage, finalised on 27th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in public sector projects with societal impact. Firms specialising in educational services, especially those with experience in creative arts or rehabilitation programs, would be well-positioned to deliver value under similar procurement processes in the future. This dynamic purchasing system framework encourages competition and innovation, paving the way for businesses that can offer specialised skills and creative solutions to support prisoner rehabilitation and engagement. The awarded supplier, The Junction 42 Foundation, exemplifies the type of organisation suited to these opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creativity and Arts courses for Prisoners at HMP Durham

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creativity and Arts courses for Prisoners at HMP Durham. The service will support prisoners who struggle to engage with the regime through the medium of art and creativity to promote their ability to engage and take up the opportunities on offer to change their lives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2ae4b5-edeb-4650-83d9-76a4ae370a16
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
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE JUNCTION 42 FOUNDATION

Further Information

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