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Award of a Call-Off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy support for prisoners at HMP Maidstone

Ministry of Justice

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01 Jun 2026 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call-Off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of literacy support to prisoners at HMP Maidstone. This procurement falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom and relates to the education and training services sector, classified under CPV 80000000. The contract, valued at £36,610, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a dynamic purchasing system, with the awarding stage of the process being completed as of 29th April 2026. The Shannon Trust has been selected as the supplier to deliver the services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those with experience in delivering prison education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this opportunity especially pertinent due to the suitability criteria favouring such organisations. The procurement process encourages niche providers who can offer specialised literacy support, thereby fostering business growth through targeted service delivery in the public sector. Engaging in such tenders can bolster a company’s profile and expand its influence within government contracts, facilitating further opportunities in the dynamic purchasing system framework.

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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 support for prisoners at HMP Maidstone

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy support for prisoners at HMP Maidstone

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-502e1eab-32cf-4614-95c2-dde75466f9b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0533ef2d-7eaa-431a-8964-a3fbf489477c
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
£36,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 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
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
TLJ South East (England)
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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