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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 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured education and training services for prisoners at HMP Highpoint in the East of England. The requirement was to train prisoners so that they could teach other prisoners to read, while supporting the prison in promoting reading for pleasure. This is a prison-based learning service rather than general education provision. The work sits within the education and training services category (CPV 80000000) and is intended for delivery at the prison. The requirement combines tutor training, prisoner development and ongoing support for the prison’s reading culture, making relevant experience in literacy education, peer-led learning and custodial settings particularly useful.

This completed procurement was awarded through a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. Bids closed on 25 June 2026 at 3pm. The contract was awarded to Shannon Trust on 14 July 2026 for £95,654 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 27 July 2026 to 31 March 2028. The Ministry of Justice was the buyer, and Shannon Trust is the selected supplier. The procurement was for services and was evaluated through the dynamic purchasing system call-off route. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand for a specialist prisoner literacy service that develops learners into peer reading teachers and helps a prison build a culture of reading for pleasure. Businesses well placed for a future requirement would need a credible model for teaching adults with low literacy, preparing non-professional peer tutors, and supporting those tutors in a secure custodial environment. Relevant organisations may include specialist literacy providers, prison education companies, charities and social enterprises with practical experience of peer-led learning. Evidence of effective learner support, safeguarding, partnership working with prison staff and the capacity to deliver consistent training and ongoing service support would strengthen a competing offer.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-0268d7bd-10d9-4d34-b1a9-9e71cf4ea042
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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
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

Notice Documents

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