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title: "Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke"
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# Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8c85ff5-b7ea-450a-8f36-b416d30d453a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the education and training services category and involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £30,218, commenced on the 1st of April 2025 and will run until the 31st of March 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award being made to Shannon Trust, an organisation recognised as both an SME and VCSE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the education sector, particularly for organisations adept in providing educational courses designed to enhance literacy and numeracy skills. Businesses classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes due to the Ministry of Justice's active engagement in inclusive procurement strategies. Engaging in such contracts can provide these businesses with access to government work, allowing them to expand their market reach and showcase their expertise in delivering impactful educational programs.

## Notice

Award of a Call Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy courses for prisoners at HMP Erlestoke

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321523f4-8862-4e17-ad7d-ac21e9da9838 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,218 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,218 |
| 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 | TLK South 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

- 21 Apr 2025 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321523f4-8862-4e17-ad7d-ac21e9da9838

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321523f4-8862-4e17-ad7d-ac21e9da9838
  21st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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