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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist support for Prisoners at HMP The Mount"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist support for Prisoners at HMP The Mount

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86af4c04-5854-4e49-889d-747528986a3d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, which has recently awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract is aimed at providing Reading Specialist support for prisoners at HMP The Mount and falls under the Education and Training Services category (CPV code 80000000). The contractual arrangement was completed with the supplier, Shannon Trust, on 7th July 2025, with the award being published on 8th August 2025. The services are primarily set to be delivered in the East of England and London. The procurement stage is the award phase, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st September 2025 to 30th June 2026. The method of procurement was selective with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the total value of the contract is £43,483.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses operating within the education and training services sector, particularly those focused on prison education and literacy support. Organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs, which specialise in dynamic, adaptable service provisions, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this area. The nature of the dynamic purchasing system employed allows for targeted engagement with specialised providers who can contribute to rehabilitative services, thus offering a pathway for potential growth and expanded service offerings for businesses within this sector.

## Notice

Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist for Residents of HMP The Mount

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af56b81d-cf49-47b0-90b3-87c6a590da67 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,483 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,483 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 8 Aug 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af56b81d-cf49-47b0-90b3-87c6a590da67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af56b81d-cf49-47b0-90b3-87c6a590da67
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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