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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy Specialist for Residents of HMP Lindholme

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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26 Jun 2025 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice issued a Call-off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System seeking a Reading and Numeracy Specialist for the residents of HMP Lindholme. This procurement falls within the Education and Training Services category, classified under the CPV code 80000000, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process has been completed, with the contract awarded to Shannon Trust, an SME and VCSE, on 13th May 2025. The contract period runs from 14th May 2025 to 13th April 2026, with the total value amounting to £39,567. The notice of award was published on 26th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on literacy and numeracy training. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, as shown by the selection of Shannon Trust. By engaging in public contracts like this, businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to social outcomes within correctional institutions and secure a stable revenue stream over the contract duration. This contract can specifically aid growth for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational services sector within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy Specialist for Residents of HMP Lindholme

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy Specialist for Residents of HMP Lindholme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a14620-4709-4c93-88bf-39f7881c47b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a25a88-b992-4f59-abf5-1e20a6101d5d
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
£39,567 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,567 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 13 Apr 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
TLC North East (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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