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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 May 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on providing low-level literacy and numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill. This contract falls under the education and training services sector, with a procurement value of £27,251. The service is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective method as part of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and has now reached the Award stage, with the contract period running from 7th May 2026 to 6th April 2027. The award was officially published on 31st May 2026.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience or interest in the corrections environment. The focus on enhancing prisoners' literacy and numeracy skills offers growth potential, especially for SMEs and organisations categorised as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), like Shannon Trust, which has been awarded this contract. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute positively to the social and rehabilitative goals of the justice system while positioning themselves for future public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae5b0c36-8cd6-492f-b3b4-0a58882c98b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f79e0b-be7d-48d2-b9f8-8eaf6087b283
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
£27,251 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,251 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 Apr 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHANNON TRUST

Further Information

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