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title: "Award of a Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy & Numeracy Support for prisoners at HMP Downview"
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# Award of a Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy & Numeracy Support for prisoners at HMP Downview

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a57c8cc4-be4f-45cc-a0c4-966e1046b5b1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has finalised the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing low-level literacy and numeracy support to prisoners at HMP Downview. This procurement, classified in the education and training services sector, covers regions in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. It marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with the contract period spanning from 14th January 2026 to 13th January 2027. Conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the procurement has been valued at £29,024.

This tender presents opportunities for growth to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community-sector enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses active in the education and training industry, particularly those with experience in delivering corrective learning programmes, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The participating supplier, Shannon Trust, exemplifies the type of organisation likely to succeed in such tenders, making this a viable avenue for similar enterprises to expand their operational outreach in providing educational services within the correctional system.

## Notice

Award of a Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy & Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Downview.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0815bf2e-b5e5-41c0-9fca-6372fafa7064 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,024 |
| 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

- 27 Feb 2026 at 17:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0815bf2e-b5e5-41c0-9fca-6372fafa7064

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0815bf2e-b5e5-41c0-9fca-6372fafa7064
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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