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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 Exeter"
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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 Exeter

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ecfafa1-356b-4bdc-ad56-6095eef5c0ef

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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 for prisoners at HMP Exeter. This project falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date on 15th July 2025. The contract period is from 19th July 2025 to 18th November 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract value amounts to £39,191.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational support services, particularly those specialising in literacy and numeracy training. The project is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in running structured coaching and mentoring programmes can leverage this opportunity to contribute to rehabilitative services within the prison education sector, thereby expanding their portfolio and achieving business growth.

## Notice

Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy Support for prisoners at HMP Exeter. A programme designed to support, coach, train and provide structured supervision for peer mentor prisoners who are involved with the delivery of one-to-one support for those with very low literacy and low numeracy amongst people in prison (below L1 English / Maths).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995d4506-8f8d-4fbf-8b6e-1944dce0f05d |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,191 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,191 |
| 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

- 13 Sep 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995d4506-8f8d-4fbf-8b6e-1944dce0f05d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995d4506-8f8d-4fbf-8b6e-1944dce0f05d
  13th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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