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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0547f093-8a85-4ea1-a902-40eb0f65ba54

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process titled "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions." This contract falls under the education and training services category and involves delivering support across five prisons in the East of England. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The total value of this contract is £157,713, with services targeted at improving prisoners’ reading and mathematics skills to enable broader educational access and progression.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in literacy and numeracy support. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it provides an avenue for growth within these sectors. The Shannon Trust, an SME and VCSE, has been awarded this contract, highlighting how organisations with tailored experience in prison education can successfully secure such opportunities. The procurement initiative not only supports rehabilitative education but also bolsters organisations contributing to social betterment.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths and Reading Specialists for Prisoners in the Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk (BCN) regions. The supplier will deliver a coordinated approach to entry-level reading and mathematics support across all five prisons within the BCN Group to improve prisoners' reading and mathematics skills, enabling them to access and progress into broader education (including functional skills), training, employment, and support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae052c2-592f-4985-9ba8-23d99687ead0 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,713 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,713 |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2026 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae052c2-592f-4985-9ba8-23d99687ead0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae052c2-592f-4985-9ba8-23d99687ead0
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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