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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support provision for Prisoners at HMP Portland"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support provision for Prisoners at HMP Portland

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3419204-3574-4df1-8a27-27099c22ecf4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for literacy support services at HMP Portland. This procurement is classified under the education and training services category and is targeted at the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process, initiated through a selective procurement method, culminated in an award issued on 1st May 2025. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £30,639. The buyer for this procurement is the Ministry of Justice, situated in Leeds, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations focused on education and training services, particularly those adept at offering support within correctional facilities. As the procurement process was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses that are versatile and SME-friendly, like the Shannon Trust, who secured this contract, are ideal candidates. This situation provides ample chances for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) to grow by introducing innovative education solutions within the prison system. Suitable for enterprises intent on expanding their footprint in public sector education contracts, this initiative contributes to both societal impact and business development.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Literacy Support provision for Prisoners at HMP Portland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf13474-981d-40cb-a4c8-ce339d69b606 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,639 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,639 |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2025 at 06:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf13474-981d-40cb-a4c8-ce339d69b606

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf13474-981d-40cb-a4c8-ce339d69b606
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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