Award

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Lead for Prisoners at HMP Humber

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Lead for Prisoners at HMP Humber. This contract falls within the 'Education and training services' industry category and serves the North East region of the United Kingdom. The project has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2026. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £58,058. The tendering process concluded on 26th June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the field of educational services within the prison system. Companies that provide educational and training services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find similar contracts beneficial for growth. As demonstrated by the successful bid from LTE Group Trading as Novus, large-scale educational service providers are well-positioned to compete in this sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and solidify its presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Lead for Prisoners at HMP Humber

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Lead for Prisoners at HMP Humber

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cdd789e-ed09-445c-a76c-15923780f8b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb75a6d1-0d9f-42ec-8b4a-41da5f9c914b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,058 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,058 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LTE GROUP TRADING AS NOVUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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