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Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP Wormwood Scrubs

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 Jun 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing reading support to residents of HMP Wormwood Scrubs. This contract falls under the education and training services category and targets locations in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective method, was completed by the tender's closing date, 11th April 2025. The contract was awarded on 28th May 2025, with the service delivery period set from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 2026, and the contract is valued at £57,544.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were deemed suitable for this contract. The dynamic purchasing system offers a structured process that facilitates engagements with public sector buyers. Organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in supporting literacy and rehabilitation in a prison environment, would find this opportunity highly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such tenders not only provides financial gains but also bolsters the service provider's portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-292f5d9f-8d01-4ce3-8ccf-c119ac8963e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1474e9-8c8c-443a-834f-267f79ad1089
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,544 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,544 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 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)

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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