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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 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured education and training services from a literacy specialist for prisoners at HMP Doncaster. The work covers a structured peer mentor programme for selected learners. The programme is intended to build mentors’ knowledge, confidence and practical strategies so they can support prisoners with low literacy during vocational lessons and workshops. It also extends literacy support beyond the classroom and promotes positive role modelling across the establishment, creating a lasting capability within the prison. This is a service requirement delivered at HMP Doncaster in the North East of England. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and is focused on specialist literacy education, learner development and support within a custodial setting.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Kinetic Youth on 14 July 2026. The awarded contract value is £21,323.28. The contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. It was a selective call-off under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, rather than an open competition. The tender submission deadline was 1 July 2026 at 3pm. The requirement was evaluated as an education and training services contract, with the procurement focused on appointing a specialist provider for the peer mentor programme. The Ministry of Justice is the buying organisation. Kinetic Youth is the appointed supplier, and the contract is intended to provide the described literacy support and mentor development at HMP Doncaster.

For a supplier assessing future Ministry of Justice requirements, this award shows demand for targeted literacy support that works alongside vocational education in a prison. A credible competitor would need practical expertise in improving literacy among learners with low skills, designing structured peer mentor programmes and developing participants’ confidence, knowledge and ability to support others. It would also need to operate effectively in a custodial environment, work within prison procedures and engage learners constructively. Experience of extending support beyond formal classroom teaching, reinforcing positive role modelling and leaving sustainable capability with the establishment would be relevant. The opportunity was accessible through a dynamic purchasing system and considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that a focused specialist provider can be commercially relevant without being a large national education contractor.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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
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All Stages
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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