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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for providing literacy and numeracy support at HMP Portland. The contract, valued at £39,000, was awarded to Shannon Trust, a small and voluntary community social enterprise (VCSE). Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the education and training services category, identified by the CPV code 80000000. The contract runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with the initial tender period having ended on 27 March 2026. The procurement was carried out using a call-off method from the DPS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs specialising in educational and training services tailored to societal reintegration. Businesses with experience in delivering education within institutional environments, and those equipped to handle dynamic project requirements, will find this contract highly fitting. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance the service provider's portfolio by aligning with government priorities in rehabilitation and education, thereby opening avenues for future contracts under similar procurement systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73e2254c-b559-4f54-8bfb-df337186b849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67256e31-c739-4833-a517-3e599a6dbb4a
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
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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

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