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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Exeter

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Sep 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of literacy support for prisoners at HMP Exeter. This project falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date on 15th July 2025. The contract period is from 19th July 2025 to 18th November 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract value amounts to £39,191.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational support services, particularly those specialising in literacy and numeracy training. The project is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in running structured coaching and mentoring programmes can leverage this opportunity to contribute to rehabilitative services within the prison education sector, thereby expanding their portfolio and achieving business growth.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Exeter

Notice Description

Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Exeter. A programme designed to support, coach, train and provide structured supervision for peer mentor prisoners who are involved with the delivery of one-to-one support for those with very low literacy and low numeracy amongst people in prison (below L1 English / Maths).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ecfafa1-356b-4bdc-ad56-6095eef5c0ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995d4506-8f8d-4fbf-8b6e-1944dce0f05d
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
£39,191 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,191 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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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