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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Enterprise for Residents of HMP Birmingham"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Enterprise for Residents of HMP Birmingham

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6efd260c-ba33-41ec-89ec-dbe3179af510

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of education and training services under the title "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Enterprise for Residents of HMP Birmingham" to Beating Time. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services. It has a value of £75,000 GBP and was awarded on December 12, 2023. The tender process was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from December 12, 2023, to December 11, 2024. The procurement stage was an award with the tender period ending on November 16, 2023. The locations for service delivery include the East Midlands and West Midlands in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in education and training services. Businesses in the creative industry specifically dealing with arts, music, poetry, and educational programs may find this opportunity suitable for growth. Interested parties should consider the specific requirements stated in the tender, such as supporting mental health, employability skills, Koestler Awards submissions, family day events, songwriting, poetry reading, and artist in residence initiatives within HMP Birmingham.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creative Enterprise for Residents of HMP Birmingham This will include a weekly singing group that will help participants manage their mental health, promote confidence, and develop their employability skills. The opportunity to record choir performances as appropriate to submit for Koestler Awards. The choir shall also be required to support our family days and help to maintain family ties between prisoners and their families. We also require the supplier to work with prisoners who wish to develop their song writing skills and provide the opportunity to record and mix these songs. The supplier shall support poetry reading and record these for broadcast. To develop the Arts within our establishment the supplier shall introduce an artist in residence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9152e377-14e0-4e89-a3cb-ed1c24863f9f |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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

- 3 Jan 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9152e377-14e0-4e89-a3cb-ed1c24863f9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9152e377-14e0-4e89-a3cb-ed1c24863f9f
  3rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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