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Innovation Bench Contract - 2026

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the procurement for the "Innovation Bench Contract - 2026," focusing on computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services. This process falls under the services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26th February 2026, and the contract will span from 25th February 2026 to 24th February 2028. This contract covers a wide delivery area, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, as the buyer explicitly identified this category as suitable for the contract. Businesses specialising in IT consulting, computer audits, and hardware consultancy across the specified regions may find this procurement particularly advantageous. UBDS IT Consulting Limited, already engaged as the supplier, exemplifies the type of entity well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Companies in the technological consultancy industry looking to expand their portfolio could leverage contracts like these for business growth and market penetration within the areas specified.

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Notice Title

Innovation Bench Contract - 2026

Notice Description

MoJ Innovation Bench Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924f4b4c-21bf-4953-a316-ba180b7aeae7
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

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2028 1-2 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

UBDS IT CONSULTING

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