Scope
Reference
prj_14329
Description
A paper based assessment tool for accurately measuring the decoding ability of prisoners, supporting targeted literacy interventions and contributing to educational planning and rehabilitation efforts.
Objectives:
• Provide a standardised and reliable measure of prisoners' decoding ability
• Enable prison staff and education teams to identify literacy needs quickly and effectively
• Support rehabilitation pathways and progression in English provision within prisons
• Produce consistent, comparable data that can be aggregated at establishment and system level
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £98,476.80 excluding VAT
- £118,172.16 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 October 2025
Contract dates
- 7 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract term may be extended by an addition 12 months and further 12 months as required.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional training and development activities may be purchased if required.
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Powell Phonics Ltd
2 Pavilion Court, 600 Pavilion Drive,
Northampton
NN4 7SL
United Kingdom
Email: kirstypowell181@gmail.com
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNN-2773-HVYN
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email: pes-screeningandassessment@justice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government