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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Swaleside

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 20:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Swaleside. This procurement, falling under the Education and training services industry category, was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £26,147, commenced on 3rd November 2025 and will conclude on 2nd May 2026. Located within the South East region of the United Kingdom, the final award stage was reached on 13th November 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as evidenced by the successful bidder Shannon Trust, which is recognised as both. Businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in literacy and numeracy for prison settings, would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. Establishing strong partnerships with public sector bodies such as the Ministry of Justice could lead to future collaborations and contracts within the dynamic purchasing system framework, fostering growth and expansion in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Swaleside

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Swaleside.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b82f0718-9200-4529-80b8-4037b194ae35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629ea31e-3e6b-483f-a5c2-01f0cea34145
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
£26,147 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,147 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 May 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
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

Notice Documents

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