Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist Support for Prisoners at HMP The Mount

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for the supply of reading specialist support services under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System at HMP The Mount, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement is classified under the education and training services industry category with a competitive value totalling £38,773. The contract, awarded to Shannon Trust, commenced on 15th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The selection method utilized was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, allowing the Ministry to engage specific suppliers for specialised needs within its educational programmes for prisoners.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in education and training services. Businesses that specialise in educational initiatives, particularly those focused on literacy development among marginalised groups, would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. By participating in such dynamic purchasing systems, companies can establish long-term relationships with government agencies like the Ministry of Justice, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist Support for Prisoners at HMP The Mount

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist Support for Prisoners at HMP The Mount. The Supplier shall raise the profile of reading in HMP The Mount to encourage non-readers and reluctant readers to engage in reading and improve their reading ability whilst gaining independence and confidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f17eb66-8370-4413-9cc7-d2c1a302e351
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1740a459-2765-44c9-ab81-503b9abea5e5
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
£38,773 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,773 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Not specified

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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