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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edc22ea0-5a03-48f8-9ed2-f805d02a7f2a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support targeted at prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £35,455. It is a selective procurement method facilitated through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 29th July 2025 to 28th July 2026, with services being delivered in London. The procurement stage is at the Award phase as of 11th July 2025, focusing on educational engagement for lower-level learners within the prison environment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specializing in educational support and prison reform initiatives. By designing programmes that provide one-to-one mentoring for prisoners, companies can contribute significantly to enhancing prisoner education pathways. The engagement is especially suitable for organisations experienced in informal learning support, aiming to bridge entry-level prisoners to more structured educational systems. Businesses that can deliver personalised, impactful educational content will find this contract aligns well with their expertise and strategic growth plans.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Number Support for Prisoners at HMP Aylesbury. The services will seek to engage lower-level, harder to reach learners, and demonstrate progression for people at the earlier stages of their educational journey. The programme should be delivered by trained prisoner mentors 1-2-1 on wings, in Industries, or in education areas on an outreach basis, assisting those prisoners already identified as needing this support the chance to gain these skills. Providing informal learning support at entry-level, the offer needs to supplement our formal education provision, establishing a pathway into classroom-based learning and contributing to the broader educational strategy within the prison.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49720536-7383-49d5-a783-d00abee8b587 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,455 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,455 |
| 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 |

## 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

- 10 Oct 2025 at 06:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49720536-7383-49d5-a783-d00abee8b587

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49720536-7383-49d5-a783-d00abee8b587
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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