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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Singing Group for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Singing Group for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86a4485e-1cc9-4c72-9cc5-74c9dce890b9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a singing group aimed at improving social inclusion and personal development among prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the dynamic purchasing system. This contract falls under the education and training services category, with activities scheduled to occur in the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. Following a tender period that ended on 13th March 2025, the contract was awarded to Beating Time, also known as "Choirs Beating Time", on 1st April 2025, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in music and arts-based social programmes. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to support the rehabilitation and personal growth of prisoners will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their services and expand their presence within government contracts. The focus on fostering confidence and improving prisoner relationships through creative means emphasises the potential for social impact alongside business growth.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Singing Group for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall, the singing group is to improve social inclusion, improve relationships and develop confidence and personal development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e59a88-95cc-4890-9d01-0f31f6c26ba2 |
| 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 | 11 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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

- 11 May 2025 at 18:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e59a88-95cc-4890-9d01-0f31f6c26ba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e59a88-95cc-4890-9d01-0f31f6c26ba2
  11th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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