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Award of a call of contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy for residents within Lot 8

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 15:49

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03 Jan 2024 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract focuses on literacy services for residents within Lot 8, with a total value of £374,333. The project is classified under the education and training services industry category and covers locations in London, South East, and South West, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is set to run from 1st January 2024 to 2nd April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in literacy programmes. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By participating in such government procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their reach, enhance their portfolio, and gain increased credibility within the public sector. Generally, showing a track record of delivering educational services will position businesses favourably in securing similar future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call of contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy for residents within Lot 8

Notice Description

Award of a call of contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy for residents within Lot 8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c350014-f156-4c2f-8355-250d0b21f8c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4793f-268c-49e7-87a4-69dab5b20a87
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
£374,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£374,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 2 Apr 2026 2-3 years
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
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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