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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbd604b4-67b7-4e0e-9ee5-8ed55e804c0b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the awarding of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on literacy and numeracy support for prisoners at HMP The Verne in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The buying organisation involved is the Ministry of Justice, and the tender falls under the education and training services industry category. This selective procurement was concluded with an award stage, completed on 20th April 2026, and involves a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value amounts to £33,338 GBP.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in providing instructional support. The procurement method, being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlights the potential for further engagement and contracts within this framework. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies like Shannon Trust, which has been identified as the supplier for this contract, exemplify the type of organisation that can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio and expand their services in the public sector.

## Notice

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP The Verne

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c89fb-e244-45ec-8b64-636ca1c09cf7 |
| 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 | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,338 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,338 |
| 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

- 17 May 2026 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c89fb-e244-45ec-8b64-636ca1c09cf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c89fb-e244-45ec-8b64-636ca1c09cf7
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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