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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support provision for prisoners at HMP Gartree

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing Reading and Numeracy support to prisoners at HMP Gartree. This contract falls within the Education and Training Services category with a focus on services. The award was activated on 11th July 2025, concluding the tender stage, which officially ended on 9th June 2025. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2026, focusing on the regions of East Midlands and West Midlands in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, making it a structured procurement process with an overall contract value of £19,158.24.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for growth in educational and training services targeting the specialised needs of prison populations, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete in this sector, given the selective nature of the procurement and alignment with the educational and rehabilitation objectives pursued by the Ministry of Justice. Businesses capable of delivering tailored educational services with proven success in rehabilitative environments are encouraged to seize similar opportunities, contributing to the development and welfare of incarcerated individuals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support provision for prisoners at HMP Gartree

Notice Description

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support for Residents of HMP Gartree

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd1ac5c6-442c-4f78-9006-329483d8f6c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e5e1c0-6a4b-45f3-ab91-7da536f0a254
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
£19,158 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,158 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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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