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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process titled "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions." This contract falls under the education and training services category and involves delivering support across five prisons in the East of England. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The total value of this contract is £157,713, with services targeted at improving prisoners’ reading and mathematics skills to enable broader educational access and progression.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in literacy and numeracy support. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it provides an avenue for growth within these sectors. The Shannon Trust, an SME and VCSE, has been awarded this contract, highlighting how organisations with tailored experience in prison education can successfully secure such opportunities. The procurement initiative not only supports rehabilitative education but also bolsters organisations contributing to social betterment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions. The supplier will deliver a coordinated approach to entry-level reading and mathematics support across all five prisons within the BCN Group to improve prisoners' reading and mathematics skills, enabling them to access and progress into broader education (including functional skills), training, employment, and support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae052c2-592f-4985-9ba8-23d99687ead0
Current Stage
Award
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
£157,713 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,713 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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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