Award

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy and Numeracy provision for Residents of HMP Garth

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Ministry of Justice, involved the award of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for literacy and numeracy provision for residents of HMP Garth. This contract, classified under the 'Education and training services' category, is located in the North West, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 8th July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. It has been procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and is valued at £35,974. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' status as of 17th June 2025, following the close of the tender on 11th April 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), interested in providing educational services to enhance their growth within the public sector. With the supplier being the Shannon Trust, the procurement is ideally suited for organisations that specialise in literacy and numeracy education, possess a strong understanding of the prison education sector, and are capable of delivering services in a challenging but rewarding environment. This also supports the Ministry of Justice's commitment to improving education services within the prison system, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their skills and expand their client base.

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Notice Title

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy and Numeracy provision for Residents of HMP Garth

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy and Numeracy provision for Residents of HMP Garth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b59c7f04-2a7d-4909-af1d-af5e7a4022a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9406de03-0340-459f-9de9-2cbfdf9433dc
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
£35,974 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,974 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 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
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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
TLD North 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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