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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"
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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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbc61001-7db8-4fae-a255-717f66058a90

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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 ).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5addb1-1e0f-4508-992f-d12fa4181079 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,467 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,467 |
| 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 (TRADING AS NOVUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5addb1-1e0f-4508-992f-d12fa4181079

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5addb1-1e0f-4508-992f-d12fa4181079
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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