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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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11 May 2025 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded an award phase in a public procurement process regarding the "Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford." This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £48,000. The awarded contract is intended to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, serving regions in both the East Midlands and West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract was formally awarded to Shannon Trust, signalling the completion of the process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in organisations providing educational services, especially those geared towards prisoner rehabilitation. With a focus on reading support at correctional facilities, the awarded contract highlights the demand for educational initiatives that enhance prisoner skillsets. Businesses that specialise in educational services and have the capacity to fulfil contract obligations in correctional settings, particularly those recognised as SMEs or part of VCSEs, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such public procurement opportunities. This contract exemplifies the possibilities for specialised service providers within the educational services industry to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47ddfa4d-7146-4c10-a6fc-b502545d6f96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d99f01-84d5-40b9-90e1-2ce656f7aba9
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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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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