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title: "Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy Support through Art for Prisoners at HMP Highdown"
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published: "2025-08-08"
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# Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy Support through Art for Prisoners at HMP Highdown

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a652c23c-fd7b-4766-8182-a882c950ff4d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This award involves providing literacy support through art for prisoners at HMP Highdown, covering the regions of London and the South East in the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £24,746, went through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 17th July 2025 and the contract period running from 8th August 2025 to 7th August 2026. This process falls under the industry category of 'Education and training services' (CPV code: 80000000).

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those with a focus on educational and artistic services. The successful supplier, The National Literacy Trust, reflects the potential for organisations with expertise in literacy and education within correctional facilities to secure government contracts. The specified contract objectives align with enhancing prisoner rehabilitation through innovative educational methods, providing avenues for specialised businesses to offer unique solutions that contribute to personal development and societal benefits.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy Support through Art for prisoners at HMP Highdown.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4cfa5-b0d0-415b-ae3b-7d3085607bf8 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,746 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4cfa5-b0d0-415b-ae3b-7d3085607bf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4cfa5-b0d0-415b-ae3b-7d3085607bf8
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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