# Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading provision for prisoners at the London Region

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Ministry of Justice](/buyers/ministry-of-justice/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Shannon Trust
- Award value: £601,054
- Tender value: £601,054
- Award date: 26 August 2026
- Published: 15 September 2026
- Contract start: 3 September 2026
- Contract end: 2 August 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 7038aed5-e6f1-4800-930d-1bda43193980-914063
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8df3b5f7-55d5-44ab-886d-9e933feeabaf

## Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading provision for prisoners at the London Region\. The Supplier shall work in partnership with a range of key stakeholders within the prison community to explore what motivates prisoners to read\. The supplier shall engage directly with prisoners through a range of methods including focus groups, surveys and other prisoner voice activities to identify the most effective strategies to encourage prisoners to improve their reading skills and engage in reading for pleasure

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7038aed5-e6f1-4800-930d-1bda43193980-914063)