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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whatton"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a94ce96-d4ef-4119-9f22-2cf7a19b565f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to Shannon Trust, for a reading specialist at HMP Whatton. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £55,010, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2027. This award was announced on 17th May 2026, following the tender period which ended on 6th March 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the education sector, specifically those specialising in educational services for institutions like prisons. The selective procurement method hints at a pre-vetted process, which can help businesses with relevant expertise to secure contracts efficiently. For socially minded businesses dedicated to education and rehabilitation services, this tender provides an excellent opportunity to grow within this specialised niche.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Whatton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ae0245-a08d-4244-bfc0-560a8b4a8683 |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,010 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (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

- 17 May 2026 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ae0245-a08d-4244-bfc0-560a8b4a8683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ae0245-a08d-4244-bfc0-560a8b4a8683
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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