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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Co-ordinator at HMP Oakwood

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 20:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Reading Co-ordinator at HMP Oakwood, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a total value of £54,518 GBP. The procurement process was selective, utilising a call-off method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract will commence on 2nd October 2025 and conclude on 1st October 2026. The award was finalised on 30th September 2025, and the official documentation was published on 13th November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as highlighted by the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in learning and development within correctional facilities, would find this contract well-aligned with their expertise. The Ministry of Justice, known for engaging diverse suppliers, has partnered with the Shannon Trust, underscoring the potential for collaborations that support societal impact through education in the penal system.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Co-ordinator at HMP Oakwood

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Co-ordinator at HMP Oakwood

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3c75612-c6b6-4247-88e7-17b50e7bc6dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdac5b29-4c1f-4e38-b5a8-067665e4b6c1
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
£54,518 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,518 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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