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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Gartree

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

17 May 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process titled "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Gartree." The contract focuses on providing education and training services, specifically aimed at improving reading and numeracy for prisoners in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £53,661. The contract period started on 1st April 2026 and will extend until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in working within the corrections system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts given the tender's emphasis on inclusivity for these types of organisations. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by allowing suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in improving educational outcomes, thereby strengthening their portfolio within the public procurement sector. Shannon Trust, a VCSE based in London, has been awarded the contract, illustrating successful participation of a social enterprise in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Gartree

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Gartree

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f42be6eb-cd7f-42ee-b015-05758fb99ef2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a893f822-4767-4d93-aa3e-bfee7967d65f
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
£53,661 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,661 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
TLF East 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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