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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Numeracy and Literacy Support for Prisoners at HMP Stafford"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Numeracy and Literacy Support for Prisoners at HMP Stafford

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a28143e8-bc02-41e8-8ea4-c5a5f5189938

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing numeracy and literacy support services to prisoners at HMP Stafford. This selective procurement process aimed to address educational barriers faced by prisoners, particularly focusing on improving literacy and numeracy skills. The contract, worth £34,871, was awarded to Shannon Trust, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) that also qualifies as a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE). The contract started on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, covering regions in the East Midlands and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. Key procurement categories include education and training services.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in literacy and numeracy programmes tailored for correctional environments. SMES and VCSEs in the education sector may find similar contracts under the dynamic purchasing system advantageous as an entry point or growth opportunity. With the Ministry of Justice's ongoing focus on prisoner rehabilitation and education, service providers with innovative educational strategies and successful track records in challenging environments are well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business expansion.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Numeracy and Literacy support for Prisoners at HMP Stafford. The supplier shall facilitate a Literacy and Numeracy programme that will address the barriers that exist with prisoners who have low levels of literacy and numeracy. These include: - Understanding written communications within the prison - Engaging with support services - Obtaining and maintaining employment - Engaging with the prison's formal education provision - Accessing accredited programmes - Effective engagement in sentence planning, release planning, and the various pathways to reducing reoffending.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598b938b-4279-4329-af7f-40b3421878cf |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,871 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,871 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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

- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598b938b-4279-4329-af7f-40b3421878cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598b938b-4279-4329-af7f-40b3421878cf
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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