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title: "Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy for residents of HMP Drake Hall"
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# Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy for residents of HMP Drake Hall

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a92e1f18-8297-4521-bae8-ae31bdfc6e09

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## Summary

On 11 February 2025, the Ministry of Justice awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for literacy and numeracy services to Shannon Trust. This procurement process, valued at £25,213, focuses on education and training services for residents of HMP Drake Hall in the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category, aims to address barriers faced by prisoners with low levels of literacy and numeracy. The contract is active from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises, particularly those specialising in educational services within prison systems. Businesses capable of delivering effective literacy and numeracy programmes, as well as those experienced in working with vulnerable populations and correctional facilities, would be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system offers a structured framework for providers to engage with the Ministry of Justice and support its initiatives to improve prisoner rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through education.

## Notice

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy for residents of HMP Drake Hall 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 (mental health, families, healthcare) Obtaining and maintaining employment Engaging with the prison's formal education provision (Prison Education Framework) 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/49d6008a-bbea-4465-952c-e0ec7aa7f4a1 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,213 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,213 |
| 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

- 19 Apr 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d6008a-bbea-4465-952c-e0ec7aa7f4a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d6008a-bbea-4465-952c-e0ec7aa7f4a1
  19th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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