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

Buyer: Ministry of Justice  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dee158f-c65e-46ab-82d9-773c073abd1d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice procured performing arts education and training services for prisoners at HMP Elmley. The requirement covers workshops for prisoners with learning disabilities and neurodiversity needs, intended to build confidence, develop positive communication skills and support personal development. The work is delivered at HMP Elmley, with the procurement record placing delivery in London, United Kingdom. This is a targeted custodial education service rather than general arts provision: relevant suppliers need to combine performing arts practice with structured support for people who may require adapted teaching, communication and engagement methods. The buyer identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it relevant to specialist arts organisations, education providers and social enterprises with experience in inclusive delivery.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 14 July 2026 through a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract was awarded to Unlock Drama CIC for £22,500, with a contract period from 15 July 2026 to 14 April 2027. The tender submission deadline was 19 June 2026 at 3pm. The requirement was evaluated within the dynamic purchasing system call-off process; the published information identifies the service category as education and training and the procurement method as selective. The award is active, and the selected supplier is Unlock Drama CIC. This is a single performing arts provision requirement for HMP Elmley, rather than a procurement divided into separately described lots or multiple awarded contracts.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear benchmark for suppliers targeting future Ministry of Justice prison education requirements. A credible competitor would need demonstrable capability in performing arts workshops, inclusive education and work with prisoners who have learning disabilities or neurodivergent needs. Delivery should be able to translate creative activity into practical outcomes such as improved confidence, positive communication and personal development, while adapting sessions to differing abilities and support needs. The award also indicates that a voluntary, community or social enterprise model can be suitable for this type of work, alongside smaller specialist providers. Organisations should therefore be able to evidence safe, reliable custodial delivery, experienced workshop practitioners, accessible teaching methods and the capacity to provide a focused service within a prison setting.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Performing Arts provision for prisoners at HMP Elmley. The supplier will deliver support to LDD/Neurodiversity prisoners through performing arts workshops to instil confidence, develop positive communication skills and support personal development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e0bbd-8272-4567-ac5a-8b95d81e91d6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## 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

- 15 Sep 2026 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e0bbd-8272-4567-ac5a-8b95d81e91d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e0bbd-8272-4567-ac5a-8b95d81e91d6
  15th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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