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con_28407 Reducing Family Court Delays - Designated Family Judge Trailblazer Expansion Project 25-26

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Sep 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Reducing Family Court Delays - Designated Family Judge Trailblazer Expansion Project 25-26" has recently reached the award stage. The Department for Education is the buying organisation responsible for this contract, which spans various regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, among others across the United Kingdom. The contract, classified under education and training services, commenced on 18th August 2025 and is due to conclude on 31st March 2026. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement with the contract valued at £842,835. Mutual Ventures Ltd has been awarded the contract, which reflects the department's ongoing efforts to address delays in the family justice system by leveraging past learning to improve systemic efficiency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services to engage in initiatives that require expertise in system improvements and project management to enhance public service delivery in the legal sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts given the project's focus on local collaboration and systemic innovation. The project offers a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in driving meaningful changes within government-led programmes, ultimately contributing to better outcomes in family justice services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28407 Reducing Family Court Delays - Designated Family Judge Trailblazer Expansion Project 25-26

Notice Description

This is a notice of award for Reducing Family Court Delays - Designated Family Judge Trailblazer Expansion Project 25-26. The services relate to the department's aim to expand upon the work done previously on the Designated Family Judge Trailblazer pilot FY24-25. The work is aimed at reducing delays in the family justice (FJ) system by working with Local Authorities (LAs) in Designated Family Judge (DFJ) areas to identify key causes of local delay in family courts, develop and embed learning from the DFJ Trailblazer 24-25 programme, and further develop system accountability work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7668932e-286d-497f-a35f-884cfc2da4b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b214eda-0c47-46ac-8e26-52c1fb69752d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£842,835 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£842,835 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Mutual Ventures Ltd
Contact Email
info@mutualcentures.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8HP
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUTUAL VENTURES

Further Information

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