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    ContractsMusic Education Programme for Prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
    Awarded contract

    Music Education Programme for Prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs

    Awarded
    £70k
    Published 6 Nov 2026

    Deliver an accredited music education programme focusing on songwriting, performance, and digital media skills for prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 6 Nov 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £70k
    Published 6 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £70,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      9 Sept 2026
      1 month ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

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    1 supplier
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      Finding Rhythms
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    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    6 Nov 20269 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This is a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver an accredited music education programme at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The successful provider will design, deliver, and quality assure a comprehensive music programme for prisoners that covers songwriting, performance, and creative expression, with progression into digital music and media skills. The programme must be suitable for a custodial setting and meet recognised accreditation standards. Providers should have experience delivering education programmes in secure environments and expertise in music education, creative development, and digital media training.

    Track record

    207 awards · 80 winners
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
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    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    c6fca227-61f8-4cfd-a75a-78bdb1cb80a1-920820

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