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title: "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool"
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# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff329e19-c0a7-4889-af0d-5230800d641b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the award of a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract is for providing Literacy and Numeracy support services for prisoners at HMP Liverpool, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 22nd September 2025 to 21st September 2026. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 14th May 2025 and the award date of 1st September 2025, with the notice published on 10th October 2025.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those that can cater to correctional facilities. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have capabilities in delivering literacy and numeracy programmes are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract, valued at £48,547, positions the supplier, Shannon Trust, as a key partner in enhancing prisoner education, thus providing a template for other similar organisations to expand their services in this sector through strategic public contracts.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Literacy & Numeracy support for Prisoners at HMP Liverpool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28befc68-dcef-4720-b4ea-9565191297b3 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,547 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,547 |
| 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 | TLD North 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

- 10 Oct 2025 at 06:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28befc68-dcef-4720-b4ea-9565191297b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28befc68-dcef-4720-b4ea-9565191297b3
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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