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title: "Award of a call of contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist for prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms"
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# Award of a call of contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist for prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f55f66f-c2d2-4a9f-88ea-54c11635496e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, awarding the contract to LTE Group t/a Novus. The contract pertains to providing Reading Specialist services for prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Categorised under Education and training services (CPV code 80000000), this contract bears a value of £47,454 and was awarded on 29 April 2025, following the end of the tender period on 24 April 2025. The procurement method employed was selective through a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract running from 1 June 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for providers specialising in educational and rehabilitative services within the correctional system. The focus on reading support implies potential growth for educational service providers, particularly those equipped to handle complex learning and engagement challenges within institutional settings. With suitability open to SMEs and VCSEs, smaller firms or those with social enterprise models may find this an attractive path for expansion. Service providers that are well-aligned with the correctional education sector would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities under dynamic purchasing systems, enabling them to leverage specialised expertise and grow their operations in partnership with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for Reading Specialist for prisoners at HMP Lancaster Farms to identify and support emergent and non-readers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ed92c0-184c-405b-bbd5-92b841e0ff3b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,454 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LTE GROUP T/A NOVUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 07:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ed92c0-184c-405b-bbd5-92b841e0ff3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ed92c0-184c-405b-bbd5-92b841e0ff3b
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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