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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Support course for Prisoners at HMP Winchester

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 19:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at delivering a Reading Support course for prisoners at HMP Winchester. The contract falls under the education and training services category, with a procurement method noted as selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The geographical focus includes London and the South East of the United Kingdom. Key dates for this contract include the start of the contract period on 7th October 2025 and its conclusion on 6th October 2026. The contract's value is £40,761 GBP.

This procurement offers significant potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it suits these types of organisations well. The Shannon Trust, a registered charity, has been awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for organisations involved in education and rehabilitation services. Businesses specialising in educational programmes, particularly those tailored to institutional environments such as prisons, will find this type of procurement contract beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Support course for Prisoners at HMP Winchester

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Support course for Prisoners at HMP Winchester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ecd9985-297c-4b35-a92e-01506d5e7e51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/371518b6-1d85-4d72-986b-08a9ad060f83
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
£40,761 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,761 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 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, TLJ South 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

Notice Documents

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