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Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy Support through Art for Prisoners at HMP Highdown

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This award involves providing literacy support through art for prisoners at HMP Highdown, covering the regions of London and the South East in the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £24,746, went through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 17th July 2025 and the contract period running from 8th August 2025 to 7th August 2026. This process falls under the industry category of 'Education and training services' (CPV code: 80000000).

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those with a focus on educational and artistic services. The successful supplier, The National Literacy Trust, reflects the potential for organisations with expertise in literacy and education within correctional facilities to secure government contracts. The specified contract objectives align with enhancing prisoner rehabilitation through innovative educational methods, providing avenues for specialised businesses to offer unique solutions that contribute to personal development and societal benefits.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy Support through Art for Prisoners at HMP Highdown

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy Support through Art for prisoners at HMP Highdown.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a652c23c-fd7b-4766-8182-a882c950ff4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4cfa5-b0d0-415b-ae3b-7d3085607bf8
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
£24,746 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 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

THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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