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    ContractsCreative Reading and Writing Program for Prisoners at HMP Elmley
    Awarded contract

    Creative Reading and Writing Program for Prisoners at HMP Elmley

    Awarded
    £12.3k
    Published 1 Oct 2026

    Deliver creative reading and writing programs and promotion events for prisoners at HMP Elmley, with a focus on engaging learners with barriers to traditional education and developing employability skills.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 1 Oct 2026· YesterdayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £12.3k
    Published 1 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £12,265
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      18 Sept 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NL
      National Literacy Trust
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published yesterday.

    1 Oct 202618 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This is a call-off contract opportunity under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver creative reading and writing services at HMP Elmley prison. The successful supplier will design and deliver engaging promotion days and events that encourage reading for pleasure and creative writing development. The program is designed to reach individuals who may have experienced barriers to formal education, including those with low confidence, learning differences, neurodivergence, or previous negative educational experiences. Key objectives include: developing reading skills and enjoyment; supporting creative writing development; strengthening family relationships; and building employability skills. The supplier should demonstrate experience in engaging hard-to-reach learners and delivering inclusive educational programs in secure or challenging environments.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    75e4d461-daa8-4bbd-9e31-757307c4174a-916190
    MJ
    Buyer
    MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
    Sector
    Education & Training