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Community Payback (Unpaid Work) Beta

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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28 Jul 2025 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Community Payback (Unpaid Work) Beta" project, managed by the Ministry of Justice, focuses on the development of bespoke software services. The contract, valued at £1,900,000 GBP, falls under the Information Technology services category and utilises a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is in the award stage, with The Dextrous Web Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, having been designated as the supplier. The project spans various locations, including the United Kingdom and global territories, with the contract period set from 28th July 2025 to 27th March 2026. Key dates to note include the award date of 22nd July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for providers specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of developing custom software solutions. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the focus on bespoke offerings. With the Ministry of Justice as the buyer, businesses can gain substantial credibility and enhance their portfolio through successful delivery in this pivotal project, potentially leading to future engagements within the public sector and beyond. Furthermore, participating in a framework agreement can pave the way for repeated business opportunities and establish long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Payback (Unpaid Work) Beta

Notice Description

Provision of services for a beta phase, developing new bespoke software for Community Payback (Unpaid Work)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39bda173-c685-4ef0-8e43-373dc7a2960d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c98f34c-ac2d-4012-b35a-639ed0afed4f
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,398,915 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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

THE DEXTROUS WEB

Further Information

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