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title: "Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford"
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# Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ddfa4d-7146-4c10-a6fc-b502545d6f96

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has concluded an award phase in a public procurement process regarding the "Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford." This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £48,000. The awarded contract is intended to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, serving regions in both the East Midlands and West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract was formally awarded to Shannon Trust, signalling the completion of the process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in organisations providing educational services, especially those geared towards prisoner rehabilitation. With a focus on reading support at correctional facilities, the awarded contract highlights the demand for educational initiatives that enhance prisoner skillsets. Businesses that specialise in educational services and have the capacity to fulfil contract obligations in correctional settings, particularly those recognised as SMEs or part of VCSEs, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such public procurement opportunities. This contract exemplifies the possibilities for specialised service providers within the educational services industry to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Support for Prisoners at HMP & YOI Brinsford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d99f01-84d5-40b9-90e1-2ce656f7aba9 |
| 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 | 11 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), 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

- 11 May 2025 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d99f01-84d5-40b9-90e1-2ce656f7aba9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d99f01-84d5-40b9-90e1-2ce656f7aba9
  11th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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