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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Drama course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Drama course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01922aca-aaed-4658-8c6c-1cb7f0d3bd6e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award process for a drama course aimed at prisoners at HMP Bullingdon under its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement, which is within the education and training services category, utilised a selective method characterised as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key coverage areas include London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract commences on 19th January 2026 and concludes on 18th April 2026, with an awarded contract value of £45,000. The overall process moved from a tender phase that ended on 6th January 2026, to an award phase formalised on 9th January 2026, with public announcement on 16th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in the education and training services sector, especially those specialising in niche areas like drama courses. SMEs and VCSEs are notably well-positioned to align with the criteria for dynamic purchasing systems, such as this contract, due to its suitability preferences. Companies that can provide innovative and rehabilitative educational services tailored to institutional settings may find this tender particularly attractive, with Unlock Drama, an SME with VCSE status, having secured the contract, being a prime example of such alignment.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Drama course for Prisoners at HMP Bullingdon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5bfe26c-4f9a-40c9-9787-cddd5dfc283d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNLOCK DRAMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5bfe26c-4f9a-40c9-9787-cddd5dfc283d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5bfe26c-4f9a-40c9-9787-cddd5dfc283d
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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