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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f42be6eb-cd7f-42ee-b015-05758fb99ef2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process titled "Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading and Numeracy Support for Prisoners at HMP Gartree." The contract focuses on providing education and training services, specifically aimed at improving reading and numeracy for prisoners in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £53,661. The contract period started on 1st April 2026 and will extend until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in working within the corrections system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts given the tender's emphasis on inclusivity for these types of organisations. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by allowing suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in improving educational outcomes, thereby strengthening their portfolio within the public procurement sector. Shannon Trust, a VCSE based in London, has been awarded the contract, illustrating successful participation of a social enterprise in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a893f822-4767-4d93-aa3e-bfee7967d65f |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,661 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,661 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (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 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a893f822-4767-4d93-aa3e-bfee7967d65f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a893f822-4767-4d93-aa3e-bfee7967d65f
  17th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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