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CRIME Product Enhancement Team and Application Management Support

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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04 Mar 2026 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CRIME Product Enhancement Team and Application Management Support" involves the Ministry of Justice, with the contracting award focus on software maintenance and repair services within the HMCTS Common Platform. This initiative, situated in England, the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World, is at the award stage, with its notice recently published on 4th March 2026. The contract period commences from 1st March 2026 through to 28th February 2029, valued at £38,454,000. The procurement method is selective, entailing a call-off from a framework agreement, with a preference for SMEs, affirming its inclusivity as a business opportunity.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in software maintenance and management support services. The awarded contract to Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited highlights potential for companies operating in digital technology enhancement to partake in similar ventures. Businesses with established capacities in these services and a strategic intent to collaborate with public sector entities like the Ministry of Justice can leverage such frameworks to augment their market presence and expand across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe and British territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CRIME Product Enhancement Team and Application Management Support

Notice Description

A Product Enhancement Team and application management support for the HMCTS Common Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13b503f5-13f8-462f-ba7e-2d384ec0a901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb7ed465-438a-422e-9775-d47e1fd42fec
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,454,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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