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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has finalised a contract under its Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically aimed at providing reading support for prisoners at HMP Bristol. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and operates within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process used a selective method, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the value of the contract is set at £36,787. Key dates include the contract award on 30 July 2026, with the contract period running from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027. The procurement stage has moved to Award, indicating the completion and activation of this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and rehabilitative services. Companies, particularly those designated as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that possess expertise in enhancing literacy and coordinating educational programmes within prison environments would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this project, such organisations can expand their services into the public sector, build specialised experience, and potentially leverage this work for future opportunities within the governmental and rehabilitative services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP Bristol. The supplier will be responsible for promoting, coordinating, and implementing the peer mentoring pathway as a core mechanism within the reading strategy, ensuring it is visible, understood, and actively supported by staff and prisoners. The supplier will ensure that peer mentors are effectively trained, supported, and deployed to increase engagement with reading and literacy support across residential units, education, industries, and other activity areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af53671a-fa70-4898-bddc-6558f2ccbca9
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
£36,787 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,787 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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