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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"
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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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0a16109-7185-430c-a939-5daee07c2c86

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to LTE Group (trading as Novus) under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract, titled "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," focuses on delivering vocational training services in the North East of England. The procurement falls under the education and training services category. Initiated as a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the contract period runs from 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2027, with an estimated value of £60,000. The award was published on 31 July 2026, in the award stage of the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vocational education, particularly those specialising in construction industry training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are notably well-suited to engage in similar procurement activities due to the contract's suitability criteria. As the project aims to enhance prisoner employability through skill development and formal accreditation, businesses with a strong foundation in providing educational services, especially those offering NVQ Level 2 Diplomas or equivalent, will find this an opportunity for growth and expansion in the public sector training market.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41f3740-ba9c-4e63-af63-6d0fbde2a435 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (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

- 31 Jul 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41f3740-ba9c-4e63-af63-6d0fbde2a435

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e41f3740-ba9c-4e63-af63-6d0fbde2a435
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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