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title: "Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP London"
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# Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP London

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13b0d1f5-7c49-47c3-b57f-631d281bf14e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, has completed an award for a Call-off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, titled "Reading Support for Residents of HMP London," is within the education and training services industry category, specifically targeting locations in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. This procurement, using a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, moved to the award stage as of 22 May 2025. The contract commenced on 3 June 2025 and is set to conclude by 2 June 2026, with a total value of £270,551. 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in engaging directly with prisoners to improve literacy. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria outlined by the Ministry of Justice. The contracting authority encourages innovative methods such as focus groups and surveys to maximise inmate engagement and literacy development, offering a lucrative avenue for organisations skilled in these areas to leverage their expertise within the criminal justice system.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for residents of HMP London to engage directly with prisoners through a range of methods including focus groups, surveys and other prisoner voice activities to identify the most effective strategies to encourage prisoners to improve their reading skills and engage in reading for pleasure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9df06a-bed2-42f9-a4f3-6c1921aebe6c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,551 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,551 |
| 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

- 20 Jun 2025 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9df06a-bed2-42f9-a4f3-6c1921aebe6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9df06a-bed2-42f9-a4f3-6c1921aebe6c
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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