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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a Call-off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract is titled "Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint" and falls under the Education and training services category, classified within the CPV code 80000000. The primary goal is to facilitate reading courses for prisoners, enabling them to gain the ability to teach their peers and promote reading for pleasure. The project, valued at £95,654, will be carried out in the East of England, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, was used in this tender process. Key timeline details include the tender period ending on 25th June 2026, with the contract set to commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are suitable for this type of service-focused procurement. The awarded supplier, Shannon Trust, exemplifies a successful SME that has capitalised on such opportunities by providing educational services within correctional facilities. Companies specialising in education, particularly those with a focus on adult education and social rehabilitation, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their service portfolio and gain valuable experience in the educational services sector, especially concerning public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint, the Supplier will train prisoners who will then be able to teach prisoners how to read, and support the prison with driving reading for pleasure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef185e2-0d39-4c15-a0ef-39dc0ae9a33d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,654 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,654 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHANNON TRUST

Further Information

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