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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbe4de67-015c-4761-8e6a-33763d888ff0

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice awarding a contract for a Digital Media course specifically for prisoners at HMP Maidstone, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. Classified under 'Education and training services,' this contract was executed via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement has been finalized with an award date of 20th April 2026, and the contract will be active from 8th August 2026 until 31st March 2028. The initial tender period concluded on 13th April 2026, with a contract value of £79,200.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in educational services tailored to correctional facilities. Companies like Cronin Music Ltd, the awarded supplier in this case, can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings within the niche market of prison education. The procurement process favours SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that innovative educational companies focused on digital media and reformative training would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Digital Media course for Prisoners at HMP Maidstone

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e95ae9-47ad-43d6-a42c-074b687df4db |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,200 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRONIN MUSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e95ae9-47ad-43d6-a42c-074b687df4db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e95ae9-47ad-43d6-a42c-074b687df4db
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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