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title: "Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone"
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# Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442d84b0-6f20-41fd-96be-d7cd072b5f4c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at providing literacy and numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Featherstone. The contract, which falls under the education and training services category, is worth £33,025 and involves the delivery of trauma-informed, person-centred courses. The procurement process employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 21st April 2026. The contract period spans from 1st July 2026 to 15th May 2027, focusing on prisoners in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in educational services and programmes tailored for disadvantaged groups, particularly those operating within the penology or educational sector. Businesses with expertise in creating transformative educational interventions that can meet the specific needs of individuals with low literacy and numeracy levels will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion. The focus on trauma-informed and person-centred approaches underscores the opportunity for innovative service providers who can demonstrate a measurable impact in improving essential skills among prisoners. The award to the Shannon Trust, an SME and VCSE, also highlights the potential for similar organisations to successfully compete in analogous tenders.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Featherstone for the delivery of trauma informed, person centred specialist courses of study that are proven to support people with low pre-entry literacy and numeracy levels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acb4bc3-933b-41fe-beb5-3a55c80fff3f |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 15 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,025 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (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

- 19 Jun 2026 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acb4bc3-933b-41fe-beb5-3a55c80fff3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7acb4bc3-933b-41fe-beb5-3a55c80fff3f
  19th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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