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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creativity and Arts courses for Prisoners at HMP Durham"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creativity and Arts courses for Prisoners at HMP Durham

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9cc06bc-0bf6-44c9-b5bf-4fd5570a0191

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has recently completed the awarding of a contract for creative arts courses intended for prisoners at HMP Durham, under its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement, valued at £37,000, fits within the Education and training services category, specifically focusing on enhancing prisoner engagement through creativity and arts. Located in the North East of England, the initiative aims to benefit prisoners who struggle to engage with standard regimes, with the contract period running from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2027. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, moving from the tender period which concluded on 6th July 2026 to the award stage, finalised on 27th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in public sector projects with societal impact. Firms specialising in educational services, especially those with experience in creative arts or rehabilitation programs, would be well-positioned to deliver value under similar procurement processes in the future. This dynamic purchasing system framework encourages competition and innovation, paving the way for businesses that can offer specialised skills and creative solutions to support prisoner rehabilitation and engagement. The awarded supplier, The Junction 42 Foundation, exemplifies the type of organisation suited to these opportunities.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Creativity and Arts courses for Prisoners at HMP Durham. The service will support prisoners who struggle to engage with the regime through the medium of art and creativity to promote their ability to engage and take up the opportunities on offer to change their lives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2ae4b5-edeb-4650-83d9-76a4ae370a16 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE JUNCTION 42 FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2ae4b5-edeb-4650-83d9-76a4ae370a16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2ae4b5-edeb-4650-83d9-76a4ae370a16
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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