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title: "Award of a Call-Off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy support for prisoners at HMP Maidstone"
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# Award of a Call-Off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy support for prisoners at HMP Maidstone

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-502e1eab-32cf-4614-95c2-dde75466f9b4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call-Off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of literacy support to prisoners at HMP Maidstone. This procurement falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom and relates to the education and training services sector, classified under CPV 80000000. The contract, valued at £36,610, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a dynamic purchasing system, with the awarding stage of the process being completed as of 29th April 2026. The Shannon Trust has been selected as the supplier to deliver the services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those with experience in delivering prison education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this opportunity especially pertinent due to the suitability criteria favouring such organisations. The procurement process encourages niche providers who can offer specialised literacy support, thereby fostering business growth through targeted service delivery in the public sector. Engaging in such tenders can bolster a company’s profile and expand its influence within government contracts, facilitating further opportunities in the dynamic purchasing system framework.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy support for prisoners at HMP Maidstone

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0533ef2d-7eaa-431a-8964-a3fbf489477c |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,610 |
| 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 | 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

- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0533ef2d-7eaa-431a-8964-a3fbf489477c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0533ef2d-7eaa-431a-8964-a3fbf489477c
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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