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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Garth"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Garth

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd99f0b-31b6-4df2-ab81-9912e4851585

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Garth," was facilitated by the Ministry of Justice, located in Leeds, England. This contract falls under the Education and training services category, specifically within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and it has reached the award stage. This process was for a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an awarded value of £50,873. The supplier awarded was Shannon Trust. The award was published on 17th May 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs involved in educational services, given that the procurement supports prisoner education, a niche yet crucial area. Companies specialising in literacy and numeracy support can leverage such contracts to bolster their portfolio within the public sector. Furthermore, organisations that have experience or interest in working with government agencies like the Ministry of Justice can find this a fitting venture to expand their service offerings to the public sector, particularly within correctional education.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Garth

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b81964d-f26a-48d7-95a5-10e5031d059e |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,873 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,873 |
| 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 | TLD North 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

- 17 May 2026 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b81964d-f26a-48d7-95a5-10e5031d059e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b81964d-f26a-48d7-95a5-10e5031d059e
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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