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Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Initiative for prisoners in prisons in Cumbria and Lancashire

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 17:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded a procurement process for a Reading Initiative aimed at prisoners within Cumbria and Lancashire, under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement method was selective, resulting in a Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. LTE Group, trading as Novus, was awarded the contract valued at £20,000. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2026, serving the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the award status active as of 14th January 2026.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational services tailored to prisoner rehabilitation and development. It is particularly conducive for organisations that can offer innovative educational solutions within a correctional setting. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged, as the procurement suitability criteria support these types of businesses. The initiative’s focus on a Reading Programme opens a niche market for educational content providers looking to expand their offerings within the public sector, particularly in the North West of England. Businesses that can enhance literacy and educational outcomes in challenging environments would find this contract beneficial for growth and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Initiative for prisoners in prisons in Cumbria and Lancashire

Notice Description

A Call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Reading Initiative for prisoners in Cumbria and Lancashire prisons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5267032-c294-471e-ba07-52f7a452b888
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9952c6-3b3b-4517-8a12-af793970f470
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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
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 (TRADING AS NOVUS

Further Information

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