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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to Shannon Trust through a selective procurement process. This contract falls under the dynamic purchasing system for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. The industry category is education and training services, with a procurement value of £36,400. The contract is set to commence on 28th July 2026 and conclude on 27th July 2027. This opportunity was a part of the award stage under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, and the process has been marked complete as of 26th May 2026. The service locations are specified as London and the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, and it is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Organisations with a focus on or experience in delivering educational support within correctional facilities can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in public sector collaborations. Engaging with such projects can enhance a supplier's portfolio and offer a platform for sustained partnerships with governmental bodies like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30fe7be9-f1a5-4468-bfbb-19e21221d696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581e0825-5d66-4e03-923d-bf40b1eb7a79
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
£36,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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