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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 06:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support targeted at prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £35,455. It is a selective procurement method facilitated through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 29th July 2025 to 28th July 2026, with services being delivered in London. The procurement stage is at the Award phase as of 11th July 2025, focusing on educational engagement for lower-level learners within the prison environment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specializing in educational support and prison reform initiatives. By designing programmes that provide one-to-one mentoring for prisoners, companies can contribute significantly to enhancing prisoner education pathways. The engagement is especially suitable for organisations experienced in informal learning support, aiming to bridge entry-level prisoners to more structured educational systems. Businesses that can deliver personalised, impactful educational content will find this contract aligns well with their expertise and strategic growth plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. The services will seek to engage lower-level, harder to reach learners, and demonstrate progression for people at the earlier stages of their educational journey. The programme should be delivered by trained prisoner mentors 1-2-1 on wings, in Industries, or in education areas on an outreach basis, assisting those prisoners already identified as needing this support the chance to gain these skills. Providing informal learning support at entry-level, the offer needs to supplement our formal education provision, establishing a pathway into classroom-based learning and contributing to the broader educational strategy within the prison.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edc22ea0-5a03-48f8-9ed2-f805d02a7f2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49720536-7383-49d5-a783-d00abee8b587
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
£35,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 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
TLI London
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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