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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Support for Reading, Literacy & Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 May 2026 at 06:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for education and training services, valued at £32,805. This call-off contract, part of the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aims to support reading, literacy, and numeracy for prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027, following the tender period which ended on 27th March 2026.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and training services, to engage in the rehabilitation and development sector. Eligible businesses include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such entities are well-positioned to provide innovative educational solutions that address the specific needs of prisoner education, thereby facilitating potential business growth and contributing to social impact. The Ministry of Justice’s focus on dynamic systems for procurement reflects a commitment to ensuring flexible and impactful service delivery.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Support for Reading, Literacy & Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Support for Reading, Literacy & Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Swinfen Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b367293-a7b0-4af4-87b8-2a31c091a9ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638ab124-fda4-466d-8afb-67c2925c6940
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
£32,805 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,805 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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

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
TLG West 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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