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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 Channings Wood

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, awarding a call-off contract for literacy and numeracy support services to prisoners at HMP Channings Wood. This project, classified under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000), is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system and the tender period concluded on 12 March 2026. The contract commenced on 20 April 2026 and is set to end on 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £45,788.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and organisations with a VCSE focus, to engage in the provision of educational services in a correctional setting. Companies experienced in offering educational programmes and support to rehabilitation-focused settings would find this tender an excellent fit to leverage their capabilities for business growth. With the Ministry of Justice as the buyer, partnering with this contract could enhance the supplier's reputation within the justice and public education sectors.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-804166d6-bc2c-4d81-93be-8eedffb6c21c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8aaa2e-4ec6-46d4-8eb4-6e63a91d3131
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
£45,788 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 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
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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