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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 13:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation, with a focus on the provision of a Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th June 2026 and effective from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The total contract value is £58,991, and it was procured through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process was tailored to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training services, especially those that can deliver specialised programs aimed at improving literacy, such as encouraging reading among non-readers and reluctant readers. The contract, awarded to Shannon Trust, highlights the scope for organisations that are SMEs or have VCSE credentials to engage in public sector tenders within the justice system. Businesses capable of delivering impactful educational initiatives in institutional settings will find this contract a promising avenue for growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh. The supplier will deliver a course to develop reading skills/ reading for pleasure, to encourage non-readers and reluctant readers to engage in reading and improve their reading ability whilst gaining independence and confidence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eef55b0-3eaf-4343-9396-6aa96fd411fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e5dd73-0bcc-4647-8408-fedf2de2d26e
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
£58,991 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,991 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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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