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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist support for Prisoners at HMP The Mount

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, which has recently awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract is aimed at providing Reading Specialist support for prisoners at HMP The Mount and falls under the Education and Training Services category (CPV code 80000000). The contractual arrangement was completed with the supplier, Shannon Trust, on 7th July 2025, with the award being published on 8th August 2025. The services are primarily set to be delivered in the East of England and London. The procurement stage is the award phase, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st September 2025 to 30th June 2026. The method of procurement was selective with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the total value of the contract is £43,483.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses operating within the education and training services sector, particularly those focused on prison education and literacy support. Organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs, which specialise in dynamic, adaptable service provisions, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this area. The nature of the dynamic purchasing system employed allows for targeted engagement with specialised providers who can contribute to rehabilitative services, thus offering a pathway for potential growth and expanded service offerings for businesses within this sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist support for Prisoners at HMP The Mount

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Residents of HMP The Mount

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86af4c04-5854-4e49-889d-747528986a3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af56b81d-cf49-47b0-90b3-87c6a590da67
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
£43,483 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,483 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 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
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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
TLI London

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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