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Data Innovation Bench Contract

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Ministry of Justice involves the "Data Innovation Bench Contract," classified under the database software package category. The procurement took place across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. It concluded with the award stage dated 24th March 2026. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, runs from 2nd March 2026 to 1st September 2028. The awardee was Solirius Reply Limited, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), but not falling under the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) category.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the IT and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in database software solutions. Companies aligned with providing innovative digital services can leverage this contract for growth and broader market presence. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality software packages and demonstrating expertise in data management and innovation will find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar calibre, backed by the Ministry of Justice's focus on technological advancement and digital transformation.

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Notice Title

Data Innovation Bench Contract

Notice Description

MoJ Data Innovation Bench Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4164ff26-98b0-484b-a590-45ccefed0fb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6f2734-9bf9-4c5f-89a8-e27a6d7b24e2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 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
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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

SOLIRIUS REPLY

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