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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy Support Coordinator for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Drake Hall

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy Support Coordinator at HMP/YOI Drake Hall. This procurement falls within the "Education and training services" industry category, with activities spanning the East Midlands and West Midlands regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised was a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, denoting a targeted approach for acquiring services. Key dates include the awarding of the contract on 30th April 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2027, and the tender period having ended on 11th March 2026. The total contract value is GBP 39,391.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those classified as SMEs and VCSEs, to leverage expertise in educational and training services within the correctional system. The contract awarded to Shannon Trust showcases the potential for organisations specialising in educational support to provide critical services aimed at enhancing literacy and numeracy skills among prisoners. Such initiatives not only contribute to social development but also offer participating organisations a platform to expand their service offerings and client base within governmental procurement frameworks.

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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 Coordinator for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Drake Hall

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading and Numeracy Support Coordinator for Prisoners at HMP/YOI Drake Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cffde83a-01ed-412d-8378-6b94a4c7bd1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d308bbd-e605-4ae0-a2f7-9ce6bd97b852
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
£39,391 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,391 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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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