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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Whitemoor

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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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 Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Whitemoor. The contract falls within the education and training services industry category and targets residents within various regions in the United Kingdom, including East of England, London, and South East. The procurement method was selective, specifically through a dynamic purchasing system, and the process was completed with the contract starting from 17 October 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. Key dates include the award date of 14 October 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 13 November 2025. The contract's total value amounts to £23,585 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those focusing on reading and literacy programmes. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or organisations classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suited to their growth plans due to its alignment with their operational scale. As the contract is awarded via a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that can adapt to the specific needs of prisoners’ educational requirements will benefit from engaging in the tender process and establishing a relationship with the Ministry of Justice, which acts as the buyer and contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Whitemoor

Notice Description

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist for residents of HMP Whitemoor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e156926a-b653-491d-b1c5-0f83b6f182fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32fead-927b-4f09-86ef-b1a0064ad5f2
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
£23,585 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,585 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London, 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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