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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-entry Reading and Maths Specialist provision for Prisoners at HMP Bristol"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-entry Reading and Maths Specialist provision for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1ae248-c687-4ab0-9267-1cf500fe949e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a specialised contract focused on delivering pre-entry reading and maths education services to prisoners at HMP Bristol. This contract falls under the education and training services sector and the procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The location of service delivery is in the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026 and was awarded to Shannon Trust, a social enterprise, in the active award stage as of 16th May 2025. The total contract value is £32,948.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education sector, particularly those with a focus on specialist educational programmes. Organisations equipped to deliver tailored educational services in correctional facilities and looking to expand their operations could find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, the procurement process, conducted via a dynamic purchasing system, opens avenues for continuous engagement with public sector education contracts, offering potential for strategic and sustained business growth.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Pre-entry Reading and Maths Specialist provision for Prisoners at HMP Bristol

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc026383-3758-429d-8c37-0c6dd9bfd24b |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,948 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 Jul 2025 at 06:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc026383-3758-429d-8c37-0c6dd9bfd24b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc026383-3758-429d-8c37-0c6dd9bfd24b
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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