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Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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21 Apr 2025 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the education and training services category and involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £30,218, commenced on the 1st of April 2025 and will run until the 31st of March 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award being made to Shannon Trust, an organisation recognised as both an SME and VCSE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the education sector, particularly for organisations adept in providing educational courses designed to enhance literacy and numeracy skills. Businesses classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes due to the Ministry of Justice's active engagement in inclusive procurement strategies. Engaging in such contracts can provide these businesses with access to government work, allowing them to expand their market reach and showcase their expertise in delivering impactful educational programs.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Notice Description

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8c85ff5-b7ea-450a-8f36-b416d30d453a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321523f4-8862-4e17-ad7d-ac21e9da9838
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
£30,218 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,218 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
TLK South West (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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