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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support Prisoners in the Bedford Cambridge and Norfolk Prison Group (HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 06:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support prisoners in the Bedford, Cambridge, and Norfolk Prison Group, including HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, and HMP Wayland. The procurement process, categorized under education and training services, took place using a selective procurement method within the East of England region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £119,672, runs from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. This contract, marked as complete, progressed through the award stage as of 31st July 2025, with Shannon Trust being the awarded supplier. The buyer, the Ministry of Justice, operates from Leeds and communicated the process via email at commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk.

This opportunity presents notable business growth potential, particularly for organisations involved in educational services tailored to institutional settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, indicating favourable conditions for businesses within these segments to engage in similar future tenders. Companies specialising in innovative educational methodologies and possessing the capability to deliver services within secure environments will find this contract a significant credential for enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector education services.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support Prisoners in the Bedford Cambridge and Norfolk Prison Group (HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland)

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support Prisoners in the Bedford Cambridge and Norfolk Prison Group (HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d03f196a-f9b2-4c94-b772-d50b5634e551
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802fca39-8bd1-4e4d-a50b-fc2f295951f7
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
£119,672 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,672 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 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
Not specified

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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