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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b41937b-c9af-49e8-854c-cf6ead6a90dc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract involves providing reading support for prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood, under the education and training services category, primarily in London and the South East regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract will run from 31st December 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with the award being published on 11th December 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in working with correctional facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the Ministry of Justice's commitment to fostering diverse participation in public sector contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £44,635, has been given to the Shannon Trust, which highlights the potential for similar organisations to successfully engage in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for prisoners at HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee11827-570e-427d-82ea-218c505cd50e |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,635 |
| 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

- 11 Dec 2025 at 20:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee11827-570e-427d-82ea-218c505cd50e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee11827-570e-427d-82ea-218c505cd50e
  11th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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