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Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy for residents of HMP Drake Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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19 Apr 2025 at 13:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 11 February 2025, the Ministry of Justice awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for literacy and numeracy services to Shannon Trust. This procurement process, valued at £25,213, focuses on education and training services for residents of HMP Drake Hall in the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category, aims to address barriers faced by prisoners with low levels of literacy and numeracy. The contract is active from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises, particularly those specialising in educational services within prison systems. Businesses capable of delivering effective literacy and numeracy programmes, as well as those experienced in working with vulnerable populations and correctional facilities, would be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system offers a structured framework for providers to engage with the Ministry of Justice and support its initiatives to improve prisoner rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy for residents of HMP Drake Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy for residents of HMP Drake Hall 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 (mental health, families, healthcare) Obtaining and maintaining employment Engaging with the prison's formal education provision (Prison Education Framework) 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-a92e1f18-8297-4521-bae8-ae31bdfc6e09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d6008a-bbea-4465-952c-e0ec7aa7f4a1
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
£25,213 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,213 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years 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
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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
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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