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title: "Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths & Reading for residents of Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk Group Lot 2"
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# Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths & Reading for residents of Bedfordshire, Cambridge and Norfolk Group Lot 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca5a07e3-1354-4bc8-a5be-7e34b9cdf0b1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Maths & Reading for residents of Bedfordshire, Cambridge, and Norfolk Group Lot 2. The contract aims to provide coordinated delivery of entry-level reading and mathematics support across all five prisons within the BCN Group. The contract, valued at £109,978 GBP, was awarded to Shannon Trust. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on February 22, 2024, with the contract period starting on April 17, 2024, and ending on April 16, 2025. Businesses in the education and training services industry, especially SMEs and VCSEs, may find opportunities for growth through this contract.

The Ministry of Justice, acting as the buyer, initiated this tender process with the objective of enhancing the levels of reading and mathematics skills among prisoners to facilitate their access to broader education, training, employment, and support services within prisons. The contract is set to benefit service providers interested in education and training services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. Businesses located in the East Midlands, West Midlands, and East of England regions in the United Kingdom may consider participating in this contracting opportunity to contribute to the improvement of educational outcomes for prisoners in the specified regions.

## Notice

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Entry Level Math & Reading for residents of BCN Group Lot 2, to provide a coordinated approach to the delivery of entry level reading and mathematics support across all 5 prisons within the BCN Group (Lot 2). The supplier shall be required to improve the levels of reading and mathematics of prisoners enabling them to access and progress into broader education (including functional skills), training, employment and support services within prisons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe511b5-175f-4fb4-babc-9e54f3e4a0e2 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,978 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,978 |
| 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

- 16 Apr 2024 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe511b5-175f-4fb4-babc-9e54f3e4a0e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe511b5-175f-4fb4-babc-9e54f3e4a0e2
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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