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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0268d7bd-10d9-4d34-b1a9-9e71cf4ea042

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a Call-off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract is titled "Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint" and falls under the Education and training services category, classified within the CPV code 80000000. The primary goal is to facilitate reading courses for prisoners, enabling them to gain the ability to teach their peers and promote reading for pleasure. The project, valued at £95,654, will be carried out in the East of England, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, was used in this tender process. Key timeline details include the tender period ending on 25th June 2026, with the contract set to commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are suitable for this type of service-focused procurement. The awarded supplier, Shannon Trust, exemplifies a successful SME that has capitalised on such opportunities by providing educational services within correctional facilities. Companies specialising in education, particularly those with a focus on adult education and social rehabilitation, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their service portfolio and gain valuable experience in the educational services sector, especially concerning public sector contracts.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Learning to Read courses for Prisoners at HMP Highpoint, the Supplier will train prisoners who will then be able to teach prisoners how to read, and support the prison with driving reading for pleasure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef185e2-0d39-4c15-a0ef-39dc0ae9a33d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,654 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,654 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHANNON TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef185e2-0d39-4c15-a0ef-39dc0ae9a33d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef185e2-0d39-4c15-a0ef-39dc0ae9a33d
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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