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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-entry Reading and Maths Specialist provision for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2025 at 06:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a specialised contract focused on delivering pre-entry reading and maths education services to prisoners at HMP Bristol. This contract falls under the education and training services sector and the procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The location of service delivery is in the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026 and was awarded to Shannon Trust, a social enterprise, in the active award stage as of 16th May 2025. The total contract value is £32,948.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education sector, particularly those with a focus on specialist educational programmes. Organisations equipped to deliver tailored educational services in correctional facilities and looking to expand their operations could find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, the procurement process, conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, opens avenues for continuous engagement with public sector education contracts, offering potential for strategic and sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-entry Reading and Maths Specialist provision for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-entry Reading and Maths Specialist provision for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d1ae248-c687-4ab0-9267-1cf500fe949e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc026383-3758-429d-8c37-0c6dd9bfd24b
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
£32,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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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