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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support Prisoners at HMP Wymott

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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29 Mar 2026 at 20:32

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 Wymott. This educational and training services procurement falls under the category of services, with the contract active from 19th February 2026 to 18th May 2026 in the North West of the United Kingdom. Valued at £29,993, the contract was awarded to the Shannon Trust, marking the completion of the award stage. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates include the tender period end date on 23rd December 2025, with the award notice published on 29th March 2026.

There are promising opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs within the education sector to expand their services and foster growth through similar tenders. The contract supports the provision of specialised reading education, aligning with business strategies focused on educational and rehabilitative services. Organisations interested in offering tailored educational services, particularly those targeting institutional or rehabilitative environments, would find this procurement appealing. The procurement represents a strategic entry point into government contracts aimed at societal impact, thereby amplifying business profiles and capabilities in educational service delivery.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support Prisoners at HMP Wymott

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support Prisoners at HMP Wymott

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3ec46e1-5733-4c0f-8056-173282bd2343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46995e82-9366-43b9-82ba-e0360f50830b
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
£29,993 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,993 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 May 2026 1-6 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
TLD North 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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