Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the award phase for a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically aimed at providing Literacy Support to prisoners at HMP Erlestoke. This contract, worth £37,211, covers services within the Education and Training Services industry category, and spans various locations including London, South East, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 7th May 2026 to 6th April 2027, with the award officially made active on 8th May 2026 and published on 1st June 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth for organisations adept in delivering specialised education and training services, particularly those focusing on literacy support. The procurement process explicitly favoured small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), exemplified by the successful supplier, Shannon Trust, which is recognised as both. Organisations with expertise in education services within the government and prison system sectors would find this contract an advantageous prospect to extend their market reach and enhance their credentials within a specialised and impactful service area.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20724699-0021-4fe3-bf0a-4f51419a1205
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa70592-66e5-4e86-a5e3-a7bf781146c9
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
£37,211 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,211 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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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