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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Numeracy and Literacy Support for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Apr 2025 at 11:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing numeracy and literacy support services to prisoners at HMP Stafford. This selective procurement process aimed to address educational barriers faced by prisoners, particularly focusing on improving literacy and numeracy skills. The contract, worth £34,871, was awarded to Shannon Trust, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) that also qualifies as a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE). The contract started on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, covering regions in the East Midlands and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. Key procurement categories include education and training services.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in literacy and numeracy programmes tailored for correctional environments. SMES and VCSEs in the education sector may find similar contracts under the dynamic purchasing system advantageous as an entry point or growth opportunity. With the Ministry of Justice's ongoing focus on prisoner rehabilitation and education, service providers with innovative educational strategies and successful track records in challenging environments are well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Numeracy and Literacy Support for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Numeracy and Literacy support for Prisoners at HMP Stafford. The supplier shall facilitate a Literacy and Numeracy programme that will address the barriers that exist with prisoners who have low levels of literacy and numeracy. These include: - Understanding written communications within the prison - Engaging with support services - Obtaining and maintaining employment - Engaging with the prison's formal education provision - Accessing accredited programmes - Effective engagement in sentence planning, release planning, and the various pathways to reducing reoffending.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a28143e8-bc02-41e8-8ea4-c5a5f5189938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598b938b-4279-4329-af7f-40b3421878cf
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
£34,871 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,871 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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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