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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26351a7e-b3fa-4a3e-b57d-13c8c55a77ee

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## Summary

The procurement process for a literacy specialist for prisoners at HMP Doncaster has been completed by the Ministry of Justice. This call-off contract, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, falls within the education and training services industry category and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, leveraging the dynamic purchasing system to ensure appropriate supplier selection. The contract, valued at £21,323.28, runs from 3rd August 2026 to 31st March 2027, following its award on 14th July 2026. The initiative is designed to enhance literacy among prisoners through a peer mentoring programme, thereby creating a sustainable literacy support system within the prison.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs that specialise in education and training services. Businesses capable of developing and delivering specialised literacy programmes, focused on peer mentorship within correctional environments, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. By participating in such contracts, companies not only contribute to impactful social benefits but also position themselves as key service providers for government education initiatives, paving the way for business expansion in this niche sector.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Specialist for Prisoners at HMP Doncaster. The Supplier will deliver a structured peer mentor programme that equips selected learners with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to support prisoners with low literacy during vocational lessons and workshops. Developing peer mentors creates a sustainable legacy within the prison, extends literacy support beyond the classroom and reinforces positive role modelling across the establishment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46ff11a-8566-4ba7-a88e-ba51e7ea4d30 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,323 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,323 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINETIC YOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46ff11a-8566-4ba7-a88e-ba51e7ea4d30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46ff11a-8566-4ba7-a88e-ba51e7ea4d30
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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