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title: "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill"
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# Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae5b0c36-8cd6-492f-b3b4-0a58882c98b8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed an award for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on providing low-level literacy and numeracy support for prisoners at HMP Standford Hill. This contract falls under the education and training services sector, with a procurement value of £27,251. The service is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective method as part of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and has now reached the Award stage, with the contract period running from 7th May 2026 to 6th April 2027. The award was officially published on 31st May 2026.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience or interest in the corrections environment. The focus on enhancing prisoners' literacy and numeracy skills offers growth potential, especially for SMEs and organisations categorised as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), like Shannon Trust, which has been awarded this contract. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute positively to the social and rehabilitative goals of the justice system while positioning themselves for future public sector engagements.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Low Level Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Standford Hill

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f79e0b-be7d-48d2-b9f8-8eaf6087b283 |
| 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 | 31 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,251 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,251 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 May 2026 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f79e0b-be7d-48d2-b9f8-8eaf6087b283

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f79e0b-be7d-48d2-b9f8-8eaf6087b283
  31st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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