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Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

11 May 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for literacy and numeracy support services at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall. This procurement, classified under the education and training services category, covers regions in the East and West Midlands within the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £36,938. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the tender period concluded on 18th March 2025. This stage of the procurement process is the award phase, with the award date being 28th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those focusing on prisoner education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically recognised as suitable to participate in this dynamic purchasing system. The successful supplier, Shannon Trust, is a notable example of an SME with social enterprise credentials, demonstrating the potential for similar organisations to secure such contracts and contribute to educational reform within correctional facilities, thereby expanding their reach and impact in the sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Swinfen Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5705183-fa1a-490c-999f-eb0e4cd7d117
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ac19d2-23fa-436d-85b1-437c568c0fcc
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
£36,938 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,938 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 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

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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