Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support provision for Prisoners at HMP Portland

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 06:32

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 literacy support services at HMP Portland. This procurement is classified under the education and training services category and is targeted at the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process, initiated through a selective procurement method, culminated in an award issued on 1st May 2025. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £30,639. The buyer for this procurement is the Ministry of Justice, situated in Leeds, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations focused on education and training services, particularly those adept at offering support within correctional facilities. As the procurement process was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that are versatile and SME-friendly, like the Shannon Trust, who secured this contract, are ideal candidates. This situation provides ample chances for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) to grow by introducing innovative education solutions within the prison system. Suitable for enterprises intent on expanding their footprint in public sector education contracts, this initiative contributes to both societal impact and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support provision for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support provision for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3419204-3574-4df1-8a27-27099c22ecf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf13474-981d-40cb-a4c8-ce339d69b606
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
£30,639 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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
TLK South West (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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