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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy support Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whitemoor

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 May 2026 at 07:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the award stage of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract, valued at £49,165, focuses on providing reading and numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Whitemoor, located in the East of England. The procurement, classified under Education and training services, was managed through a selective process via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the tender period end date on 28th April 2026 and the contract period running from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, as these types of organisations are highlighted as suitable for such procurements. Businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at delivering literacy and numeracy programmes, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Successful contracts in this sector not only contribute to social impact but also provide a consistent revenue stream over the contract’s duration. As the provider, Shannon Trust, a registered charity and SME, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to fulfilling this contract's requirements.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy support Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whitemoor

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy support Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whitemoor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aacf0f8d-355f-4e56-9f8a-1231092ef195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d37be8-2f23-463d-a8c6-db8d1f9ca00b
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
£49,165 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,165 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Not specified

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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