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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Choir course for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Choir course for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-610d4afa-6395-4987-a09b-04122d335272

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a choir course for prisoners at HMP Birmingham. This procurement process falls under the education and training services industry category, with activities set to take place in both the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement identified a selective method, with Beating Time (also known as Choirs Beating Time) as the chosen supplier. Key dates of the contract include a start date of 1st June 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2027. The awarding decision was made on 18th May 2026, bringing this process to the award stage with an overall contract value of £20,000.

This tender opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. With a procurement method that involves a dynamic purchasing system, businesses with a focus on innovative training solutions tailored to the prison sector may find this an ideal niche. Organisations capable of delivering engaging and impactful educational programmes in correctional facilities are well-suited to compete in such environments, fostering skills and personal development among prisoners.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Choir course for Prisoners at HMP Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dae30d4-5ef8-454e-a751-0b50f07552f5 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEATING TIME (ALSO KNOWN AS CHOIRS BEATING TIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 06:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dae30d4-5ef8-454e-a751-0b50f07552f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dae30d4-5ef8-454e-a751-0b50f07552f5
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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