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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP The Verne

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 May 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the awarding of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on literacy and numeracy support for prisoners at HMP The Verne in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The buying organisation involved is the Ministry of Justice, and the tender falls under the education and training services industry category. This selective procurement was concluded with an award stage, completed on 20th April 2026, and involves a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value amounts to £33,338 GBP.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in providing instructional support. The procurement method, being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlights the potential for further engagement and contracts within this framework. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies like Shannon Trust, which has been identified as the supplier for this contract, exemplify the type of organisation that can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio and expand their services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP The Verne

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP The Verne

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbd604b4-67b7-4e0e-9ee5-8ed55e804c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c89fb-e244-45ec-8b64-636ca1c09cf7
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
£33,338 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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
TLK South 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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