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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading & Numeracy Support for prisoners at HMP Full Sutton

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

30 Dec 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Ministry of Justice, involved the award of a call-off contract for the provision of Reading & Numeracy Support for prisoners at HMP Full Sutton. The contract, which falls under the 'Education and training services' category, is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement was concluded through a selective method as part of the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System and was completed on 29th December 2025. The contract spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2027, with an awarded value of £58,621 GBP. The buying organisation, based in Leeds, ensures the project aligns with SMEs and VCSEs opportunities, catering to its focus on community-driven engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational support, particularly those with expertise in literacy and numeracy training within secure environments. Companies specialising in educational services and possessing experience in working within correctional facilities or with specific educational needs groups would be well-suited to compete. The nature of this contract allows for engagement with SMEs and VCSEs, providing an inclusive opportunity for smaller and community-driven businesses to participate and contribute to the social and educational rehabilitation of prisoners, thereby enhancing their capacity and expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading & Numeracy Support for prisoners at HMP Full Sutton

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Reading & Numeracy Support for prisoners at HMP Full Sutton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5de3384c-49ff-4f9a-9252-ef985f2020ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a65f9fc-6566-4226-88f9-4451ec3c9236
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
£58,621 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,621 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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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