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31 Jul 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Board Paper Governance Software" project. This initiative involves installing a support system for the distribution and scrutiny of board papers. The procurement falls under the "software support services" industry category and was awarded using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary service locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The contract commenced on 10th July 2026 and will end on 9th July 2030. The award, valued at £36,095, was announced on 31st July 2026. Azeus UK Limited has been appointed as the supplier for this contract.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software support services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the preference indicated for SME involvement. By being involved in large-scale and international projects like this, businesses can expand their client base and enhance their industry reputation. Companies with expertise in governance and board management software solutions are particularly well-suited to thrive in this sphere.

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Notice Title

Board Paper Governance Software

Notice Description

Installation of a Board support system to maintain industry equivalent services for the distribution and scrutiny of papers to the IMA Board and other committees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59f7817f-24c5-4ed4-afb5-90da6d97bc7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc3d70f2-6c54-4766-85bc-d049ef07d6ef
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,095 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 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
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

AZEUS

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