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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Enrichment Courses for Prisoners in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMMC) Prisons

Ministry of Justice

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02 Jun 2026 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for providing enrichment courses to prisoners in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire (GMMC) region, specifically at HMP Buckley Hall, HMP Hindley, HMP Liverpool, HMP Risley, and HMP Styal. The industry category for this tender is Education and Training Services with a procurement method described as a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process, now in the award stage, culminated with an award notice published on 2nd June 2026. The contract has a value of £61,467 and will run from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses within the education sector, especially those specialising in developing and delivering training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to engage with opportunities such as these, as the procurement system and suitability criteria support such entities. Companies with expertise in providing educational services in controlled environments, aiming to expand their clientele within the public sector, will find this tender aligns well with growth strategies. The appointed supplier, LTE Group (Trading as Novus), indicates a commendable precedent for involvement by established large-scale enterprises, thus highlighting the benefits of competitive positioning in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Enrichment Courses for Prisoners in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMMC) Prisons

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Enrichment Courses for Prisoners in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire (GMMC) Prisons ( HMP Buckley Hall; HMP Hindley; HMP Liverpool; HMP Risley; HMP Styal ).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbc61001-7db8-4fae-a255-717f66058a90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5addb1-1e0f-4508-992f-d12fa4181079
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
£61,467 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,467 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LTE Group

Further Information

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