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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Support Provision for Prisoners at HMP Eastwood Park

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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09 Oct 2025 at 19:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at providing reading support for prisoners at HMP Eastwood Park, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under education and training services with a CPV code 80000000, was selective in nature, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an overall value of £28,778. The recent award announcement was made on 9th October 2025, following the tender period that ended on 21st May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector, particularly within the public prison system. Businesses specialising in educational services and training, specifically in the delivery of educational support for either adult or continuing education, would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. The emphasis on engaging SMEs and VCSEs underlines the Ministry of Justice's commitment to fostering inclusive participation, thereby allowing smaller, community-based organisations like the Shannon Trust—who secured the contract—to leverage their expertise for significant impact and growth in this niche area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Support Provision for Prisoners at HMP Eastwood Park

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Support Provision for Residents of HMP Eastwood Park

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68df75ff-b288-4308-b767-82245bd60086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce44d8fd-bdb0-4e1b-85c3-5fa3c25db791
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£28,778 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,778 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

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
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
TLK South West (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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