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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Engagement for Prisoners at HMP Huntercombe"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Engagement for Prisoners at HMP Huntercombe

Buyer: Ministry of Justice  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7473ece3-8bf4-4ae4-991d-32e8027ba954

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice commissioned creative arts activities for prisoners at HMP Huntercombe in the South East. The work is intended to develop practical skills, creativity and technical ability, and to support participants’ emotional wellbeing and learning. The activities are also intended to help prisoners pursue vocational and contract-related activities and improve their prospects of reintegration into society. This is a prison education and arts-engagement service, rather than a purchase of goods or building work.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Community Arts Projects UK. The award was made on 22 October 2026, for £32,340. The contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 1 June 2027. The procurement used a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System; the tender submission deadline was 21 August 2026. The recorded estimated tender value was also £32,340. The award data does not set out an evaluation basis or separate lots.

For suppliers considering comparable prison education work, this award demonstrates demand for engaging, practical creative arts activities in a custodial setting. Relevant capabilities include designing and delivering arts sessions that build creative and technical skills, support learning and emotional wellbeing, and connect with vocational development and rehabilitation aims. Delivery requires work suited to prisoners at HMP Huntercombe and the ability to contribute to the Ministry of Justice’s prison education objectives. The procurement was awarded through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, so suppliers seeking similar work should be able to compete through that route. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable for this opportunity.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Engagement for Prisoners at HMP Huntercombe. The supplier will provide a range of creative arts activities to improve skills in practical ways: developing better thought processes, enhancing creativity and technical skills to enable prisoners to pursue other vocational and contract activities. This will also support the emotional well-being of the men in our care, ensuring they develop their learning and skills in an engaging way thus maximising their chances of successful reintegration into society.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31c5807-3885-4395-b793-b1daf93e559e |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,340 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Community Arts Projects UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31c5807-3885-4395-b793-b1daf93e559e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31c5807-3885-4395-b793-b1daf93e559e
  22nd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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