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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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Literacy and Numeracy Programme for prisoners at HMP Leeds. This contract, valued at £87,764, was awarded to Shannon Trust, and it addresses the need for improved literacy and numeracy among prisoners, including those requiring English as a Second Language (ESOL) support. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period runs from 5th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The industry category for this procurement is Education and Training Services, with the location of service delivery in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, evidenced by Shannon Trust's involvement as the awarded supplier. Businesses with expertise in educational programme delivery, particularly those specialising in adult literacy and numeracy, or ESOL services, would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The ongoing demand for education services within correctional facilities offers a recurring avenue for businesses seeking to expand their operations in the public sector.

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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).

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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 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

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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