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

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 May 2026 at 08:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has recently completed the award stage of a tender process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract aims to provide reading support for prisoners at HMP Wealstun, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, valued at £27,776, falls within the education and training services industry category. The tender period concluded on 21 April 2026, with the contract initiated on 12 May 2026 and set to conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement method utilised is selective, allowing for a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, favouring flexibility in selecting the supplier.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on delivering educational support services, particularly those aligned with socio-educational initiatives in prison environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited for this type of engagement, as evidenced by the selection of Shannon Trust, a VCSE, as the supplier. Participating in such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio in government contracts and reinforce its credentials in delivering specialised educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-418a06e3-2120-4670-b169-9af3edce6706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28440fde-a393-4631-8810-23158abb22f4
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
£27,776 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,776 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 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
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

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