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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy & Numeracy Support Programme for prisoners at HMP Ford"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy & Numeracy Support Programme for prisoners at HMP Ford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34167dc7-a192-4c5a-aaeb-f3863409cf8c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed a procurement process for a Literacy & Numeracy Support Programme for prisoners at HMP Ford. The award was made under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off contract. Classified under Education and Training Services, this contract has a value of £10,138 and spans from 23rd October 2025 to 22nd March 2026. The contract covers services in both the London and South East regions of the United Kingdom. As the award stage is complete, the Shannon Trust has been selected as the supplier for this programme, highlighting the Ministry's focus on enhancing prisoner education.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses operating in the education and training sector, particularly those with experience in delivering educational services within the correctional system, are well-placed to participate in similar tender processes in the future. Engaging in such contracts can provide enterprises with valuable exposure, elevate their profiles, and expand their service offerings within the public sector, fostering business growth and development.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy & Numeracy Support Programme for Prisoners at HMP Ford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95f64ed-a0cd-4831-b6ff-f65da5290f99 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 22 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,138 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,138 |
| 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

- 13 Nov 2025 at 22:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95f64ed-a0cd-4831-b6ff-f65da5290f99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95f64ed-a0cd-4831-b6ff-f65da5290f99
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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