Award

Justice Video Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed its selective procurement process for the "Justice Video Services," a significant telecommunications initiative aimed at enhancing video-conferencing capabilities within the justice system. This contract encompasses comprehensive services, including endpoint provision, audio-visual equipment, and infrastructure software management. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a substantial contract valued at £121,800,000 to run from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2031. The industry falls under telecommunications services, with broad service delivery across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide. The award phase was publicly documented on 10th March 2026.

The awarded contract to Vodafone Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, highlights a significant business opportunity, particularly for competitors within the telecommunications sector aspiring to engage in government contracts. While not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, this procurement demonstrates potential for businesses specialising in video-conferencing technology and infrastructure to expand their offerings to high-profile clients like the Ministry of Justice. This award reinforces Vodafone Ltd's position in the market, potentially influencing other businesses to innovate or collaborate in similar initiatives to capture opportunities for growth with government agencies.

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Notice Title

Justice Video Services

Notice Description

Video-conferencing services for the justice system. Includes provision and management of endpoints, audio-visual equipment, video-conferencing infrastructure and software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0282776c-9e0b-4d4a-890a-e48929f290ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f669c9-f9e3-436f-9759-fcb98cf9f959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,800,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,800,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2031 Over 5 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

VODAFONE

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