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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) and the Departure Lounge Service (Release Support Model) for prisoners at HMP Lincoln"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) and the Departure Lounge Service (Release Support Model) for prisoners at HMP Lincoln

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f20436-6dfd-4dc8-bda3-129ab05f5bd2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of services titled "SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) and the Departure Lounge Service (Release Support Model)" at HMP Lincoln. This contract, valued at £321,547, falls under the education and training services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award completed on 22nd April 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs aimed at expanding their portfolio in the education and rehabilitation services sector. Businesses that provide innovative solutions for prisoner support services, especially those focused on integration and resettlement, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance an organisation's experience in working with governmental bodies, potentially leading to further opportunities within the justice and rehabilitation sectors.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of SPARC (Supporting Prisoners and Reintegration through Custody) / Departure Lounge (Release Support Model) for prisoners at HMP Lincoln. The Services are to support prisoners during their transition into custody, ensuring their basic needs are met and enabling engagement with prison services. The overarching aim is to: -Support prisoners during their transition into custody. -Facilitate access to prison services and sentence planning. -Reduce reoffending through targeted interventions. -Support and prepare prisoners for successful resettlement. -Improve prisoner wellbeing and engagement. -Maintain and strengthen family ties and community connections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfee0dd1-f85d-4770-8bf9-c268dc6565ad |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,547 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £321,547 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINCOLNSHIRE ACTION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfee0dd1-f85d-4770-8bf9-c268dc6565ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfee0dd1-f85d-4770-8bf9-c268dc6565ad
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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