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Support for LAA Digital Portal System

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:29

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process titled "Support for LAA Digital Portal System," which falls under the industry category of database software development services. This was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Version 1 Solutions Limited with a total value of £6,500,000. The procurement process is in the award update stage as of 26th November 2025, with the contract period spanning from 18th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project encompasses delivery across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in database software development, particularly those with existing framework agreements with government bodies. It highlights a lucrative engagement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the Ministry's suitability criteria that encourages SME participation. Businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with a strong foothold in providing tailored software solutions across multiple geographies, stand to benefit greatly by pursuing similar procurement frameworks and opportunities. The awarded contract underscores the advantages of having a robust framework positioning to secure substantial government contracts.

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Notice Title

Support for LAA Digital Portal System

Notice Description

Support for LAA Digital Portal System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49ac1f09-d33e-47ec-a413-dea5a98bf628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6da5ca0-08cb-488b-a9cb-d12bbe397496
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

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

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