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title: "Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skill for residents of HMP Bedford"
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# Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skill for residents of HMP Bedford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5e61d88-6db9-4075-a82f-8fb603fe5912

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skills for residents of HMP Bedford. Scheduled to begin on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026, this contract focuses on the provision of education and training services, specifically through art-based activities like painting and drawing, in order to enhance life skills and allow creative expression. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, via a dynamic purchasing system, with the award stage completed as of 22nd July 2025. Activities will be conducted within the regions of East and West Midlands in the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £12,370. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering arts-based programmes, to further establish their presence within the public sector. Companies focusing on creative skills education and possessing experience in similar institutional environments stand to benefit greatly. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to demonstrate the transformative impact of arts education, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with the Ministry of Justice and other governmental bodies focused on rehabilitation and skill development services. SMEs with innovative teaching approaches and VCSEs with strong community ties are positioned well to succeed in such competitive environments.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Arts Skill for residents of HMP Bedford to help prisoners develop life skills and explore their creative side. The sessions can be a mixture of painting and drawing allowing the prisoners to express their emotions through art and provide a structed outlet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12796e77-11e4-4f6f-8506-22e2b3aa0ce3 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,370 |
| 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 | SARAH MONCRIEFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12796e77-11e4-4f6f-8506-22e2b3aa0ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12796e77-11e4-4f6f-8506-22e2b3aa0ce3
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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