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title: "Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Hewell"
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# Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Hewell

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b19bd10-1bed-4f1c-ba04-698e011bc0b2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support prisoners at HMP Hewell under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, and it covers activities in both the East Midlands and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method, executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contracting process has been completed, with the tender period ending on 12 February 2025 and the contract awarded on 24 February 2025. The contract period started on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026, with a total value of GBP 50,966.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses focusing on education and training services, particularly those meeting the needs of the custodial environment. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space, as demonstrated by the award to the Shannon Trust, a VCSE organisation. The framework encourages innovative solutions and specialised services that can substantially improve prisoner education, thus representing a valuable avenue for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Strategy Coordinator to support Prisoners at HMP Hewell.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da4b02c-c4f4-48e8-8e3d-8eba56ea8064 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,966 |
| 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

- 21 Apr 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da4b02c-c4f4-48e8-8e3d-8eba56ea8064

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da4b02c-c4f4-48e8-8e3d-8eba56ea8064
  21st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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