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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Portland"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73e2254c-b559-4f54-8bfb-df337186b849

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for providing literacy and numeracy support at HMP Portland. The contract, valued at £39,000, was awarded to Shannon Trust, a small and voluntary community social enterprise (VCSE). Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the education and training services category, identified by the CPV code 80000000. The contract runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with the initial tender period having ended on 27 March 2026. The procurement was carried out using a call-off method from the DPS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs specialising in educational and training services tailored to societal reintegration. Businesses with experience in delivering education within institutional environments, and those equipped to handle dynamic project requirements, will find this contract highly fitting. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance the service provider's portfolio by aligning with government priorities in rehabilitation and education, thereby opening avenues for future contracts under similar procurement systems.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Portland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67256e31-c739-4833-a517-3e599a6dbb4a |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 17 May 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67256e31-c739-4833-a517-3e599a6dbb4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67256e31-c739-4833-a517-3e599a6dbb4a
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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