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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support Prisoners in the Bedford Cambridge and Norfolk Prison Group (HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland)"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support Prisoners in the Bedford Cambridge and Norfolk Prison Group (HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d03f196a-f9b2-4c94-b772-d50b5634e551

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support prisoners in the Bedford, Cambridge, and Norfolk Prison Group, including HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, and HMP Wayland. The procurement process, categorized under education and training services, took place using a selective procurement method within the East of England region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £119,672, runs from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. This contract, marked as complete, progressed through the award stage as of 31st July 2025, with Shannon Trust being the awarded supplier. The buyer, the Ministry of Justice, operates from Leeds and communicated the process via email at commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk.

This opportunity presents notable business growth potential, particularly for organisations involved in educational services tailored to institutional settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, indicating favourable conditions for businesses within these segments to engage in similar future tenders. Companies specialising in innovative educational methodologies and possessing the capability to deliver services within secure environments will find this contract a significant credential for enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector education services.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for an Entry Level Math and Reading Specialist to support Prisoners in the Bedford Cambridge and Norfolk Prison Group (HMP Bedford, HMP Bure, HMP Littlehey, HMP Norwich, HMP Wayland)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802fca39-8bd1-4e4d-a50b-fc2f295951f7 |
| 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 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,672 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,672 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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 Jul 2025 at 06:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802fca39-8bd1-4e4d-a50b-fc2f295951f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802fca39-8bd1-4e4d-a50b-fc2f295951f7
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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