Novus secures West Midlands as part of new Prisoner Education Service (PES) contracts
Adult Provision
We are pleased to announce that Novus has been awarded Lot 10 West Midlands as part of the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) new Prisoner Education Service (PES) contracts.
Following a procurement process run by the MoJ, Novus, will on 1st September, commence delivery of Core Education in the West Midlands.
The contract covers the eight prisons across the region. We have delivered education at these sites since the introduction of the Prison Education Framework – the predecessor of PES – in 2019, and we are proud to continue to build on the strong relationships with establishments and stakeholders in the region in delivering high-quality education for learners in the West Midlands.
Today’s announcement follows the launch of the PES programme across other parts of England in October 2025. Novus is already delivering Core Education provision in four other regions – Cumbria and Lancashire; Tees and Wear; Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire; and Yorkshire. With Novus already holding further contracts to deliver education in prisons across the private and public estate in England and Wales, today’s announcement means that Novus will continue to be the biggest prison education provider, operating across 50 locations.
Peter Cox, Managing Director of Novus, said: “Novus has a long track record of effective collaboration with prison regimes and employers across the West Midlands, and we are delighted to continue delivering education in this region.
“For more than three decades Novus has been providing high-quality education and training in the prison estate, working with learners who are the furthest from the labour market. We are proud of our track record in supporting individuals into employment after release, as well as the innovative practice led by our committed teams of education professionals."
We look forward to working closely with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) to help more people in the West Midlands turn their lives around under PES.
