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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eef55b0-3eaf-4343-9396-6aa96fd411fb

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation, with a focus on the provision of a Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30th June 2026 and effective from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The total contract value is £58,991, and it was procured through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process was tailored to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training services, especially those that can deliver specialised programs aimed at improving literacy, such as encouraging reading among non-readers and reluctant readers. The contract, awarded to Shannon Trust, highlights the scope for organisations that are SMEs or have VCSE credentials to engage in public sector tenders within the justice system. Businesses capable of delivering impactful educational initiatives in institutional settings will find this contract a promising avenue for growth and diversification.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading Lead for prisoners at HMP Belmarsh. The supplier will deliver a course to develop reading skills/ reading for pleasure, to encourage non-readers and reluctant readers to engage in reading and improve their reading ability whilst gaining independence and confidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e5dd73-0bcc-4647-8408-fedf2de2d26e |
| 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 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,991 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,991 |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2026 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e5dd73-0bcc-4647-8408-fedf2de2d26e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e5dd73-0bcc-4647-8408-fedf2de2d26e
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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