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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 20:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract involves providing reading support for prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood, under the education and training services category, primarily in London and the South East regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract will run from 31st December 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with the award being published on 11th December 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in working with correctional facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the Ministry of Justice's commitment to fostering diverse participation in public sector contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £44,635, has been given to the Shannon Trust, which highlights the potential for similar organisations to successfully engage in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b41937b-c9af-49e8-854c-cf6ead6a90dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee11827-570e-427d-82ea-218c505cd50e
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
£44,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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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