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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy & Numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Elmley"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy & Numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Elmley

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-973c3393-61bd-4825-906b-c00be864fa1c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at providing Literacy and Numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Elmley. This project, categorised under Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000), is designed to address low literacy and numeracy through a peer-led programme, complementing core education delivery efforts. The contract was awarded to Shannon Trust, and it covers regions in London and the South East, England. The procurement, carried out via a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, has a contract period from 7th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of 29,775 GBP.

This awarded contract provides vast opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering educational services within the prison sector. With a focus on hard-to-reach prisoner groups, businesses specialising in education and training services can expand their portfolio and develop specialised programmes that cater to institutional requirements. The contracts foster collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, allowing suppliers to create innovative educational solutions that benefit both the prisoners and the broader community, enhancing their reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Literacy & Numeracy for prisoners at HMP Elmley. This provision is designed to enhance our strategic vision for reaching out to the prisoner groups which are hard to reach and to offer alternatives to the Prison Education Provision (Core Education Delivery) by facilitating and delivering a peer-led programme to address low literacy and numeracy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96bf0bd-a9d2-4384-b6c1-9c211ca6cfbe |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,775 |
| 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, TLJ South East (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 Nov 2025 at 19:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96bf0bd-a9d2-4384-b6c1-9c211ca6cfbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96bf0bd-a9d2-4384-b6c1-9c211ca6cfbe
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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