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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Hewell

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 Apr 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support prisoners at HMP Hewell under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, and it covers activities in both the East Midlands and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method, executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contracting process has been completed, with the tender period ending on 12 February 2025 and the contract awarded on 24 February 2025. The contract period started on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026, with a total value of GBP 50,966.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses focusing on education and training services, particularly those meeting the needs of the custodial environment. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space, as demonstrated by the award to the Shannon Trust, a VCSE organisation. The framework encourages innovative solutions and specialised services that can substantially improve prisoner education, thus representing a valuable avenue for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Hewell

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Hewell.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b19bd10-1bed-4f1c-ba04-698e011bc0b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da4b02c-c4f4-48e8-8e3d-8eba56ea8064
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
£50,966 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,966 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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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