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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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10 Oct 2025 at 06:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract is for providing Literacy and Numeracy support services for prisoners at HMP Liverpool, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2026. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 14th May 2025 and the award date of 1st September 2025, with the notice published on 10th October 2025.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that can cater to correctional facilities. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have capabilities in delivering literacy and numeracy programmes are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract, valued at £48,547, positions the supplier, Shannon Trust, as a key partner in enhancing prisoner education, thus providing a template for other similar organisations to expand their services in this sector through strategic public contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff329e19-c0a7-4889-af0d-5230800d641b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28befc68-dcef-4720-b4ea-9565191297b3
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
£48,547 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,547 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
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 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
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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