---
title: "Shared Reading Groups"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040188"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040188.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2024-04-25"
---

# Shared Reading Groups

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040188

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for Shared Reading Groups under the procurement process. The requirement is for Shared Reading Groups to be offered on a weekly basis within approximately 30 PIPEs in HMPPS settings across England. The procurement method used was a selective procedure. The award was given to The Reader Organisation, and the contract is currently active since it was signed on 10th April 2024. The Ministry of Justice located in Leeds, UK, was the buying organisation for this contract.

For businesses looking to grow, opportunities lie in providing services related to Probation Services within the Public Order and Safety industry category. Suitable businesses for this procurement would include organisations offering social and personal services, with a focus on promoting shared relational spaces and facilitating expressive reading sessions. The planned opportunity for Psychologically Informed Planned Environments is currently in the planning stage, allowing providers to engage with the Ministry of Justice and express their capacity, capability, and interest in fulfilling the requirement.

## Notice

The requirement is for Shared Reading Groups, to be offered on a weekly basis within approximately 30 PIPEs in HMPPS settings, including Prisons and PIPE Approved Premises or other OPD settings across England.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for Shared Reading Groups, to be offered on a weekly basis within approximately 30 PIPEs in HMPPS settings, including Prisons and PIPE Approved Premises or other OPD settings across England. Additional information: A call-off contract from the HMPPS Probation Dynamic Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013375-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,706,951 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE READER ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013375-2024
- 18 Sep 2023 at 10:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027464-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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