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title: "Award of a call of contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy for residents within Lot 8"
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# Award of a call of contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy for residents within Lot 8

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c350014-f156-4c2f-8355-250d0b21f8c1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract focuses on literacy services for residents within Lot 8, with a total value of £374,333. The project is classified under the education and training services industry category and covers locations in London, South East, and South West, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is set to run from 1st January 2024 to 2nd April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in literacy programmes. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By participating in such government procurement opportunities, businesses can expand their reach, enhance their portfolio, and gain increased credibility within the public sector. Generally, showing a track record of delivering educational services will position businesses favourably in securing similar future government contracts.

## Notice

Award of a call of contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy for residents within Lot 8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4793f-268c-49e7-87a4-69dab5b20a87 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 2 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £374,333 |
| 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

- 6 Jan 2026 at 15:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4793f-268c-49e7-87a4-69dab5b20a87
- 3 Jan 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4793f-268c-49e7-87a4-69dab5b20a87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4793f-268c-49e7-87a4-69dab5b20a87
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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