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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support Prisoners at HMP New Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

20 May 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP New Hall. This contract has been awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system within the education and training services industry category. Geographically, the procurement is targeted at the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £29,185, will span from 1st July 2025 to 31st May 2026. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by the closing date of 27th February 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the education and training services sector, particularly those that focus on supporting vulnerable groups, such as prisoners. The process was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a viable option for organisations of varying sizes and capacities. By engaging in this contract, companies can not only broaden their service offerings but also strengthen their credentials and reputation in delivering specialised educational services within the public sector. The awarded supplier for this contract is Shannon Trust, highlighting the potential for similar organisations to successfully compete in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support Prisoners at HMP New Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support Prisoners at HMP New Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68dc24c9-3fb5-4936-9642-90fbc4a50ddc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a06f56-cefa-43f6-a980-107472e87439
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
£29,185 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,185 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 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
TLC North East (England), 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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