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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Chess for prisoners at HMP Lewes"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Chess for prisoners at HMP Lewes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32db11dc-0cf1-4e4e-9b1e-fb64e717ea6e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of chess activities to prisoners at HMP Lewes. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category, with operations taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender method was selective, being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 16th June 2026 and ending on 15th February 2027. The total contract value is GBP 15,832, and the award was published on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with a focus on enhancing communication and teamwork skills through innovative activities like chess. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Participation can aid in business growth by enabling companies to engage in governmental contracts and expand their service portfolios within the public sector. As the contract has been awarded to Bhuku Ltd, it highlights the potential for SMEs to succeed in such competitive procurement environments.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Chess for prisoners at HMP Lewes. The chess club shall support prisoners in gaining confidence, upskill them in team work, communication skills and supported numeracy and literacy development. Chess also allows those who would not normally engage in the regime to take part in purposeful activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f176cf-c4d6-45e4-b724-828c1cd13528 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,832 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,832 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BHUKU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f176cf-c4d6-45e4-b724-828c1cd13528

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0f176cf-c4d6-45e4-b724-828c1cd13528
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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