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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Whitemoor"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Whitemoor

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e156926a-b653-491d-b1c5-0f83b6f182fa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Specialist to support prisoners at HMP Whitemoor. The contract falls within the education and training services industry category and targets residents within various regions in the United Kingdom, including East of England, London, and South East. The procurement method was selective, specifically through a dynamic purchasing system, and the process was completed with the contract starting from 17 October 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. Key dates include the award date of 14 October 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 13 November 2025. The contract's total value amounts to £23,585 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those focusing on reading and literacy programmes. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or organisations classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suited to their growth plans due to its alignment with their operational scale. As the contract is awarded via a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that can adapt to the specific needs of prisoners’ educational requirements will benefit from engaging in the tender process and establishing a relationship with the Ministry of Justice, which acts as the buyer and contracting authority.

## Notice

Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist for residents of HMP Whitemoor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32fead-927b-4f09-86ef-b1a0064ad5f2 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,585 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,585 |
| 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 | TLI London, 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

- 13 Nov 2025 at 20:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32fead-927b-4f09-86ef-b1a0064ad5f2
- 13 Nov 2025 at 20:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32fead-927b-4f09-86ef-b1a0064ad5f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e32fead-927b-4f09-86ef-b1a0064ad5f2
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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