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title: "Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy and Reading course for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun"
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# Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy and Reading course for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9015bc7b-92ce-4071-88a2-8afb77271119

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a Literacy and Reading course for prisoners at HMP Wealstun, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, denoted by CPV code 80000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aimed at delivering services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Shannon Trust, an organisation identified as both a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) and a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE), with an award value of £47,975.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in the correctional educational environment. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities provided by the Ministry of Justice, as demonstrated by the successful engagement of Shannon Trust. Companies with expertise in developing and delivering bespoke training and literacy programmes tailored to unique institutional settings are well-positioned to compete and thrive in similar public procurement opportunities. This award underlines the importance of dynamic purchasing systems as a means for innovative suppliers to enter and expand within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract Under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy and Reading course for Prisoners at HMP Wealstun

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e97d07-f57f-4a46-8b2d-68a762f29f76 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,975 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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 19:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e97d07-f57f-4a46-8b2d-68a762f29f76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e97d07-f57f-4a46-8b2d-68a762f29f76
  21st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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