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Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP London

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, has completed an award for a Call-off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, titled "Reading Support for Residents of HMP London," is within the education and training services industry category, specifically targeting locations in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. This procurement, using a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, moved to the award stage as of 22 May 2025. The contract commenced on 3 June 2025 and is set to conclude by 2 June 2026, with a total value of £270,551.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in engaging directly with prisoners to improve literacy. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria outlined by the Ministry of Justice. The contracting authority encourages innovative methods such as focus groups and surveys to maximise inmate engagement and literacy development, offering a lucrative avenue for organisations skilled in these areas to leverage their expertise within the criminal justice system.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP London

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP London to engage directly with prisoners through a range of methods including focus groups, surveys and other prisoner voice activities to identify the most effective strategies to encourage prisoners to improve their reading skills and engage in reading for pleasure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13b0d1f5-7c49-47c3-b57f-631d281bf14e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9df06a-bed2-42f9-a4f3-6c1921aebe6c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,551 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,551 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 2 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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