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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to Shannon Trust, for a reading specialist at HMP Whatton. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £55,010, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2027. This award was announced on 17th May 2026, following the tender period which ended on 6th March 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the education sector, specifically those specialising in educational services for institutions like prisons. The selective procurement method hints at a pre-vetted process, which can help businesses with relevant expertise to secure contracts efficiently. For socially minded businesses dedicated to education and rehabilitation services, this tender provides an excellent opportunity to grow within this specialised niche.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a94ce96-d4ef-4119-9f22-2cf7a19b565f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ae0245-a08d-4244-bfc0-560a8b4a8683
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
£55,010 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,010 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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
TLF East Midlands (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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