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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 Jun 2026 at 06:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on providing literacy and numeracy education for prisoners at HMP Elmley, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement process was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, with the buyer being the Ministry of Justice. The total value of the contract amounts to £49,630. The contract was formally awarded to Shannon Trust, a supplier recognised as both an SME and a VCSE, on 19th May 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on literacy and numeracy skills development. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in educational programmes for correctional facilities are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, providing them with a platform for growth and establishment within the public sector. This tender demonstrates the growing demand for tailored educational services within the correctional system, potentially opening further contractual opportunities within this sector in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a8b0cfd-0873-418f-84c0-f00be94b18cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d916bd48-9bc1-4fdf-8fc7-1e8baf92d6e9
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
£49,630 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

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