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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20724699-0021-4fe3-bf0a-4f51419a1205

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the award phase for a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically aimed at providing Literacy Support to prisoners at HMP Erlestoke. This contract, worth £37,211, covers services within the Education and Training Services industry category, and spans various locations including London, South East, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 7th May 2026 to 6th April 2027, with the award officially made active on 8th May 2026 and published on 1st June 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth for organisations adept in delivering specialised education and training services, particularly those focusing on literacy support. The procurement process explicitly favoured small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), exemplified by the successful supplier, Shannon Trust, which is recognised as both. Organisations with expertise in education services within the government and prison system sectors would find this contract an advantageous prospect to extend their market reach and enhance their credentials within a specialised and impactful service area.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa70592-66e5-4e86-a5e3-a7bf781146c9 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,211 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,211 |
| 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), TLK South West (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 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa70592-66e5-4e86-a5e3-a7bf781146c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa70592-66e5-4e86-a5e3-a7bf781146c9
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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