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Solution Factory pilot - Application Platforms

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process titled "Solution Factory pilot - Application Platforms," pertaining to software-related services with a CPV classification of 72260000. This contract involves a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement, and it spans globally across locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others. The awards stage was reached with a contract start date of 2nd March 2026 and is set to end on 1st March 2028. The awarded contract, valued at £1,367,174.67 GBP, was published on 17th April 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such businesses. Though a large firm, KPMG UK LLP, was awarded the contract, businesses specializing in software-related services and application platforms might find similar opportunities in future procurements by forming partnerships or offering complementary services. The Ministry of Justice's focus on digital and technological solutions provides a favourable environment for innovative firms to contribute and expand their capabilities in the sector.

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Notice Title

Solution Factory pilot - Application Platforms

Notice Description

Solution Factory pilot - Application Platforms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-017093a3-6450-48e2-acec-ea530221f44f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b53a00c-7f6b-4969-9425-b64ac2b9517d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,367,174 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,367,174 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 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
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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