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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy & Numeracy Programme for prisoners at HMP Leeds

Ministry of Justice

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured education and training services for prisoners at HMP Leeds. The requirement was a Literacy and Numeracy Programme, including its delivery and facilitation. The programme is intended to address barriers faced by prisoners with low levels of literacy or numeracy, as well as prisoners whose first language is not English and who require English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) support. The work is delivered in Leeds, within the Yorkshire and the Humber area. This is a prison education service rather than a general education contract, combining literacy, numeracy and language support for a specific custodial population. The procurement falls within education and training services, CPV 80000000, and is categorised as a service.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded through a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. Shannon Trust was awarded the contract on 8 June 2026 for £87,764. The contract period runs from 5 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender submission deadline was 19 May 2026 at 3pm. The award is recorded as active. The published process identifies the Ministry of Justice as the buyer and Shannon Trust as the supplier. The requirement was treated as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. The recorded procurement route was a dynamic purchasing system call-off rather than an open standalone tender.

This award shows established demand from the Ministry of Justice for targeted prison education delivered by a specialist provider. Suppliers considering future work of this kind would need credible experience in delivering literacy and numeracy programmes to prisoners, with the ability to address barriers associated with low attainment. Capability in ESOL provision would also be important, particularly for learners whose first language is not English. Providers should be able to facilitate structured learning in a custodial setting and adapt delivery to different learner needs. The successful supplier was an SME and voluntary, community or social enterprise, indicating that organisations with those characteristics can be well placed for this requirement. Experience in prison education, learner engagement and inclusive support would strengthen credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy & Numeracy Programme for prisoners at HMP Leeds

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy & Numeracy Programme for prisoners at HMP Leeds. The supplier will provide and facilitate a Literacy and Numeracy programme that shall address the barriers that exist with prisoners who have low levels of literacy and numeracy and for those prisoners whose English is not their first language (ESOL).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45a551de-ec10-4b4b-92c1-bab452f8c3bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30687627-d5d9-45d8-81ee-5225bb03bded
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
£87,764 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,764 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 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
Postcode Area
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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