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title: "Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Practitioner to support Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh"
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# Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Practitioner to support Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdfd1c5c-8c43-4ddd-a6c1-37ac38da6f60

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award stage of a contract for the provision of a Reading Practitioner at HMP Belmarsh, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This project falls under the education and training services category, targeting the improvement of literacy for prisoners evaluated at Entry Level 3 English or below. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, involves services valued at £45,000. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering locations in London and the South West, UK.

This tender presents beneficial growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those with expertise in educational services and prison systems. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to support a government initiative aimed at enhancing prisoner rehabilitation through education, thereby amplifying their corporate social responsibility impact. The successful supplier, Shannon Trust, epitomises the suitability of VCSEs in advancing such transformational outcomes within correctional facilities.

## Notice

Award of a Call of Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Practitioner to support Prisoners at HMP Belmarsh to lead on the implementation of the Prison Wide Reading Strategy. A large number of prisoners within our establishment have been assessed at Entry Level 3 English and below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0020d875-2dea-4675-8d17-30708d86a4ac |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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, 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

- 21 Apr 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0020d875-2dea-4675-8d17-30708d86a4ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0020d875-2dea-4675-8d17-30708d86a4ac
  21st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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