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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading support provision for Prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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10 Jul 2025 at 09:24

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07 Jul 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the procurement process for a reading support provision for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded call-off contract was finalized on 20th June 2025, with a contract period from 12th August 2025 to 11th June 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, aligned with CPV code 80000000. Services will be delivered to regions including London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, emphasizing participation from SMEs and VCSEs, and finalised in the award phase. The contract value is £30,652.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on educational and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering literacy and numeracy programs. With a primary emphasis on supporting prisoners at HMP Chelmsford, organisations like Shannon Trust, an SME and VCSE, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating a market potential for similar entities. Companies with expertise in educational services and a commitment to social value, especially those adept at working within dynamic purchasing systems, are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The initiative not only supports prisoner education but also bolsters the business growth of specialised service providers within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading support provision for Prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading support provision for Prisoners at HMP Chelmsford. The scope of the contract is to supply dedicated staffing support to facilitate and lead literacy and numeracy programmes within the establishment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05617684-77e7-4c4c-95d0-41157d210b97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5b318-aae8-4bb5-9d06-c4ff030c51be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£30,652 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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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