Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a literacy specialist for prisoners at HMP Doncaster has been completed by the Ministry of Justice. This call-off contract, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, falls within the education and training services industry category and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, leveraging the dynamic purchasing system to ensure appropriate supplier selection. The contract, valued at £21,323.28, runs from 3rd August 2026 to 31st March 2027, following its award on 14th July 2026. The initiative is designed to enhance literacy among prisoners through a peer mentoring programme, thereby creating a sustainable literacy support system within the prison.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs that specialise in education and training services. Businesses capable of developing and delivering specialised literacy programmes, focused on peer mentorship within correctional environments, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. By participating in such contracts, companies not only contribute to impactful social benefits but also position themselves as key service providers for government education initiatives, paving the way for business expansion in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster. The Supplier will deliver a structured peer mentor programme that equips selected learners with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to support prisoners with low literacy during vocational lessons and workshops. Developing peer mentors creates a sustainable legacy within the prison, extends literacy support beyond the classroom and reinforces positive role modelling across the establishment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26351a7e-b3fa-4a3e-b57d-13c8c55a77ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46ff11a-8566-4ba7-a88e-ba51e7ea4d30
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
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
£21,323 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,323 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINETIC YOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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