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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5267032-c294-471e-ba07-52f7a452b888

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9952c6-3b3b-4517-8a12-af793970f470 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 27 Feb 2026 at 17:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9952c6-3b3b-4517-8a12-af793970f470

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9952c6-3b3b-4517-8a12-af793970f470
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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