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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Vocational Multiskills Training for prisoners at HMP Northumberland

Ministry of Justice

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31 Jul 2026 at 16:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured vocational multiskills training for prisoners at HMP Northumberland in the North East of England. The service is intended to improve employability through practical construction-related skills, accredited vocational qualifications, and essential literacy and numeracy support where required. The provider is expected to work with prison staff to identify prisoners interested in the construction industry, develop a structured upskilling plan and deliver formal accreditation. The minimum qualification is a Level 2 Diploma or NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi Trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations, or an equivalent vocational qualification. This is an education and training service, delivered within a custodial establishment and focused on preparing learners for construction and building-maintenance employment.

This procurement has been awarded following a selective call-off from the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender closed on 20 April 2026 at 3:00pm, and the award was made on 13 May 2026. LTE Group, trading as Novus, was selected for a contract worth £60,000. The contract runs from 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2027. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The procurement is recorded as complete and the award as active. It was run as a services procurement under the dynamic purchasing system’s call-off route. The opportunity covers a single requirement at HMP Northumberland rather than separately awarded lots.

This award indicates demand from the Ministry of Justice for providers able to deliver structured vocational training in a prison environment, particularly for construction, building maintenance and multiskilled repair and refurbishment. A credible future competitor would need tutors and operational staff who can work safely and effectively with prison staff and learners, identify relevant learner interests, and turn them into a managed progression plan. The service model requires practical skills delivery alongside accredited qualifications, with the ability to provide literacy and numeracy support where needed. Organisations with recognised vocational training capability, experience delivering Level 2 construction or building-maintenance qualifications, and the governance and safeguarding arrangements needed for custodial settings would be well placed. SMEs and VCSEs were identified as suitable organisation types.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Vocational Multiskills Training for prisoners at HMP Northumberland

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Vocational Multiskills Training for prisoners at HMP Northumberland. The supplier will enhance prisoners' employability through practical skills development, accredited qualifications, and essential literacy and numeracy support where required, during the duration of the contract, the Supplier shall work with prison staff to identify prisoners who have an interest in the construction industry across the establishment and formulate a structured plan to upskill those learners and provide formal accreditation. Accreditation shall be at a minimum of Level 2 Diploma NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi Trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (or equivalent vocational qualifications).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0a16109-7185-430c-a939-5daee07c2c86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41f3740-ba9c-4e63-af63-6d0fbde2a435
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 17 May 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
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

Further Information

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