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HMCTS Enhancing Digital Service in Criminal Courts

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is enhancing digital services within criminal courts through a procurement process titled "HMCTS Enhancing Digital Service in Criminal Courts." The contract, valued at £38,800,000, is focused on software consultancy services. This procurement process falls under the services industry category and involves a managed digital services provision, encompassing several delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement followed a selective method, resulting in the award to Scrumconnect Limited on 31 March 2026. With the procurement now in the award stage, the contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.

The tender for enhancing digital services in criminal courts presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy services, especially those with experience in digital solutions for governmental frameworks. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their technological expertise and innovative approaches to support the Ministry of Justice's digital initiatives. Those businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in legal and judicial digital services, will find this tender to be an advantageous venture, paving the way for broader industry influence and partnerships with key governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

HMCTS Enhancing Digital Service in Criminal Courts

Notice Description

The provision of a managed digital services into HMCTS Enhancing Digital Services in Criminal Courts programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2771ae-5759-4dbd-b991-a8028d4defe0
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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

SCRUMCONNECT

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