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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy/Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Send

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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02 Jun 2026 at 16:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on providing low-level literacy and numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Send. This contract falls under the category of education and training services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which used a selective method as a part of a dynamic purchasing system, moved from tender to award stage, with the tender period concluding on 6th May 2026. The contract, valued at £22,317, will commence on 3rd June 2026 and run through to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services and training. Businesses with a focus on educational initiatives within correctional facilities will find this contract particularly relevant. Given the nature of the work, organisations with experience in developing and delivering educational programmes tailored to prisoner rehabilitation and integration would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Ministry of Justice's commitment to improving educational outcomes for prisoners opens up avenues for growth and development within the educational services sector, especially for entities aiming to make a social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy/Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Send

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy/Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Send

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4a8f58c-5eed-4ffc-8e2f-a18d5f7d7347
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db8ea3f-28bf-4f6b-8808-4e18d196033a
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
£22,317 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,317 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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