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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Drama courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Drama courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f5970c4-e4b3-42ab-98f5-881d50652afd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of drama courses to prisoners at HMP Manchester under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The award, published on 13 November 2025, marks the completion of the procurement process, with the service set to commence on 19 January 2026 and conclude on 19 February 2026. This selective tender was conducted through a call-off contract, specifically targeting the education and training services sector. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, the project aligns with public sector priorities to enhance prisoner education and rehabilitation. The contract value amounts to £2,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the education and training industry, particularly those specialising in creative arts and rehabilitation services. Businesses with experience in delivering engaging and impactful educational courses can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings and gain visibility in the public sector. The focus on drama courses provides a platform for suppliers willing to innovate in educational delivery, fostering growth through the development of unique programmes tailored to the prison environment. Odd Arts, an SME and VCSE, has been successfully awarded this contract, underscoring the procurement's suitability for socially responsible enterprises looking to make a meaningful impact.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Drama courses for prisoners at HMP Manchester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9fe2db-3776-4268-80be-23197c03b3b6 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ODD ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 20:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9fe2db-3776-4268-80be-23197c03b3b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9fe2db-3776-4268-80be-23197c03b3b6
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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