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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading support provision for Prisoners at HMP Chelmsford"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading support provision for Prisoners at HMP Chelmsford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05617684-77e7-4c4c-95d0-41157d210b97

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the procurement process for a reading support provision for prisoners at HMP Chelmsford, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The awarded call-off contract was finalized on 20th June 2025, with a contract period from 12th August 2025 to 11th June 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, aligned with CPV code 80000000. Services will be delivered to regions including London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, emphasizing participation from SMEs and VCSEs, and finalised in the award phase. The contract value is £30,652.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on educational and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering literacy and numeracy programs. With a primary emphasis on supporting prisoners at HMP Chelmsford, organisations like Shannon Trust, an SME and VCSE, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating a market potential for similar entities. Companies with expertise in educational services and a commitment to social value, especially those adept at working within dynamic purchasing systems, are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The initiative not only supports prisoner education but also bolsters the business growth of specialised service providers within the educational sector.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading support provision for Prisoners at HMP Chelmsford. The scope of the contract is to supply dedicated staffing support to facilitate and lead literacy and numeracy programmes within the establishment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5b318-aae8-4bb5-9d06-c4ff030c51be |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,652 |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 10 Jul 2025 at 09:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5b318-aae8-4bb5-9d06-c4ff030c51be
- 7 Jul 2025 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5b318-aae8-4bb5-9d06-c4ff030c51be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5b318-aae8-4bb5-9d06-c4ff030c51be
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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