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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Elmley"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a8b0cfd-0873-418f-84c0-f00be94b18cc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on providing literacy and numeracy education for prisoners at HMP Elmley, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement process was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, with the buyer being the Ministry of Justice. The total value of the contract amounts to £49,630. The contract was formally awarded to Shannon Trust, a supplier recognised as both an SME and a VCSE, on 19th May 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on literacy and numeracy skills development. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in educational programmes for correctional facilities are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, providing them with a platform for growth and establishment within the public sector. This tender demonstrates the growing demand for tailored educational services within the correctional system, potentially opening further contractual opportunities within this sector in the future.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d916bd48-9bc1-4fdf-8fc7-1e8baf92d6e9 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,630 |
| 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 | 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

- 1 Jun 2026 at 06:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d916bd48-9bc1-4fdf-8fc7-1e8baf92d6e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d916bd48-9bc1-4fdf-8fc7-1e8baf92d6e9
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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