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Email Bulletin Services. Digital Communication tools

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the provision of email bulletin services and digital communication tools, a contract awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited. This contract falls under the "Software-related services" category with a CPV code of 72260000. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract starting on 16th March 2026 and lasting until 15th March 2030. The project targets a broad geographic scope including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other regions worldwide. Significant dates include the tender period end date of 9th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the digital communication and software services sectors, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the contract's suitability criteria. As the procurement process allows for a wide distribution of services, businesses with international capabilities or those looking to expand into new markets may find this contract especially beneficial. The total contract value recorded is £123,752, which underscores the project's importance and potential revenue for the successful supplier.

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Notice Title

Email Bulletin Services. Digital Communication tools

Notice Description

Provision of Email Bulletin Services/Digital Communication tools to support Sentencing Council and Judicial Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29af7eea-0f10-4b3e-8e6e-e382c9eebd07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/046f005a-d981-45c0-b27f-1592fdd85134
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
£123,752 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

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