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Judicial Library Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 May 2024 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the Judicial Library Service to Aspire HE Technologies Ltd. The contract, valued at £416,500 GBP, involves providing services related to the Acqua solution including licences, development activities, and support. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The tender closed on March 25, 2024, and the award was made on April 29, 2024. The Ministry of Justice, located in London, England, was the buying organization for this procurement process in the services category.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that can provide office-support services related to the Acqua solution. Aspire HE Technologies Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully compete for such contracts. Businesses with expertise in software licensing, development, and support services tailored to the judicial sector would be well-suited to explore similar tender opportunities. The nature of the contract, its duration, and the specifics of the services required make it ideal for niche service providers looking to expand their portfolio through public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Judicial Library Service

Notice Description

This contract is to provide services in relation to the Acqua solution, including licences, development activities and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1775292a-5ec6-4ced-a666-9678a0d2d30e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948da346-38b7-4723-b4ec-db9f43ea20ac
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
cmdtechnologyanddigital@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASPIRE HE TECHNOLOGIES

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