Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Facilitator for Prisoners at HMP Lindholme

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Facilitator for Prisoners at HMP Lindholme," was conducted by the Ministry of Justice. This contract is centred on education and training services, specifically aiming to facilitate reading strategies for inmates at HMP Lindholme, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. As of the most recent update on 5th June 2026, the process is at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 2nd June 2026 and concluding on 16th April 2027. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and had key procurement activities completed by 7th May 2026.

This tender creates a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at implementing literacy and learning programmes within the corrections environment. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with experience in delivering classroom-based and strategy-enhancing learning solutions will find this project aligns well with their expertise, enabling them to expand their service offerings and increase their market presence in the public sector education arena. The successful supplier for this contract is Shannon Trust, an organisation well-versed in providing educational services within the context specified.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Facilitator for Prisoners at HMP Lindholme

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Facilitator for Prisoners at HMP Lindholme. The contract shall establish a pathway into classroom-based learning and contributing to the broader educational strategy within the prison.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-414a9e5d-277a-4e80-b6a6-424aa2395da2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9666468c-2865-4d87-ae75-953e40f7bd9c
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
£41,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 16 Apr 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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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