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HMPPS Vetting Management Portal - Core Vet

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Justice involves the development and delivery of a case management solution specifically for vetting services, named "HMPPS Vetting Management Portal - Core Vet". The contract is valued at £400,000 and spans multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. This tender, classified under "Data management services", utilises a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage of the tender was reached on 19 March 2026, following the beginning of the contract on 25 February 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13 December 2024 and the contract period concluding on 12 January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive case management solutions. With the targeted suitability for SMEs, companies with scaled-up functions and robust solution delivery in data management are well-suited to compete and benefit from potential business growth. The engagement offers extensive reach across diverse geographic areas, providing further scope for existing market expansion and establishing new business relationships with governmental bodies. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and scalability in handling complex data systems will likely find this tender advantageous for gaining prominence and building their portfolios in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

HMPPS Vetting Management Portal - Core Vet

Notice Description

A contract to cover a case management solution for vetting services within the Ministry of Justice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00b0b764-70b8-423a-be0e-dbf2d2d6b0fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384cd094-f044-4de3-b580-1e7a60e8eaba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 12 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPC SOFTWARE

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