Tender

Possession Mediation Services Pilot

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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Tender

30 Nov 2020 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently seeking to procure "Possession Mediation Services Pilot" to facilitate settlements in possession claims as they progress through court. This initiative falls under the justice services category and is aimed at reducing the burden on the court system, with a minimum contract value of £500,000 and a total value of up to £2,000,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16 December 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 14 January 2021 and run until 31 July 2021, based in London, England. The procurement is being carried out using an open procedure with accelerated time limits due to the urgency stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on housing possession cases.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the mediation and legal services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that possess the requisite skills to manage remote mediation sessions and a flexible workforce to accommodate variations in demand will be well-positioned to engage effectively. The focus on promoting compromise and sustaining tenancies opens the door for businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to mediation, alongside the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including government and court representatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Possession Mediation Services Pilot

Notice Description

MOJ are looking to procure and pilot a dedicated mediation service to engage with Possession claims as they progress through court, and facilitate settlement without a substantive hearing where possible. This service aims to help further promote compromise to the benefit of all parties, sustain tenancies and manage capacity in the court system, The scope of services includes: - Arranging for remote mediation sessions with parties referred to the service. Mediations to be conducted by a team of mediators with appropriate skills (to be detailed in the Tender Requirements) relevant to the delivery of mediation in possession cases; - Management of these mediators to deliver a professional standard so that the parties involved are clear about the options open to them and any commitments they take on; - Provision of an appropriately skilled flexible workforce to enable fluctuations in volumes to be managed efficiently; and - Working effectively with stakeholders including MOJ, HMCTS, MCHLG and any Independent evaluator appointed to ensure the Pilot operates smoothly. Additional information: Transparency: HM Government requires that tender documentation issued by government departments for contracts exceeding 10 000 GBP over the life of the contract are published online (www.gov.uk/contracts-finder) for the public. The resulting contract shall also be published. The Authority may use its discretion to redact information to protect key commercial interest or on prescribed grounds. Therefore, bidders who wish information not to be published, if successful, should secure agreements with the Authority prior to submission. These could cover key commercial interest, trade secrets and commercial interests which would be prejudiced by publication, all following the test in Section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (https://ico.org.uk/media/for-organisations/documents/1178/commercial-interests-section-43-foia-guidance.pdf). Only documentation related to the award will be published. The prescribed grounds for redaction are: (a) national security; (b) personal data; (c) information protected by intellectual property rights; (d) information which is not in the public interest to disclose (following tests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000); (e) third party confidential information; (f) IT security; and (g) Prevention of fraud. Freedom of information (FOI): The Freedom of Information Act came fully into force in 2005. If any organisation considers that any information supplied by them is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivities specified. In such cases the relevant material will in response to FOI requests be examined in the light of exemptions provided for in the Act.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbe783a-cb03-4acd-84b4-6e0a786e04c8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
Ministry of Justice
Contact Email
hmctscommissioningandcommercial@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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