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Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support Programme for Prisoners at HMP Hull

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for a Literacy Support Programme at HMP Hull, located in the North East of England. This process was conducted under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, with the contract now active following an award date on 30th June 2026. The awarded contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th April 2027, with a total value of £37,960 for education and training services categorised under the CPV classification. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting a strategic approach to sourcing services tailored to this sensitive sector.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in education services, particularly those focusing on literacy and reading development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to take part in such initiatives, as indicated by the suitability criteria for the tender, which encourages participation from these sectors. By engaging in contracts like this, businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector and contribute to important social outcomes, such as improving literacy levels among prisoners, thereby gaining recognition and expertise within this industry category.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support Programme for Prisoners at HMP Hull

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support Programme for Prisoners at HMP Hull. The supplier will provide and facilitate a Literacy and reading development programme that shall improve the reading ability of low level and non-readers to allow them to progress and develop by overcoming the barriers that exist because of low-level reading ability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92ff813f-aedc-46cc-a07f-b920f83c4119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a9f3e6-8a79-4d92-a9dc-69e3af770fae
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
£37,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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

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