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Legal Aid Agency Bench Model Software Development Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Nov 2024 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract titled "Legal Aid Agency Bench Model Software Development Services" under the industry category of software maintenance and repair services. This tender, which falls under the services category, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 15th October 2024, with its performance period scheduled from 15th October 2024 to 14th April 2027. The contract, valued at £9,960,000, includes delivery to multiple regions, such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and the Channel Islands. The procurement process, now complete, offers significant opportunity for business growth, specifically for SMEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria.

This contract represents a considerable business opportunity for companies specialising in software development and maintenance services. Given the substantial value and long duration of the contract, businesses with robust project management and technical capabilities stand to benefit the most. Companies that are familiar with the Ministry of Justice's requirements and operations would be particularly well-positioned. SMEs that can offer agile and innovative software solutions may find this tender particularly lucrative given the Ministry’s suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises.

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Notice Title

Legal Aid Agency Bench Model Software Development Services

Notice Description

Software development services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-817a333c-4588-4e39-acd8-8cb74511a79c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3fc3cf-3172-4ac6-9d83-7d70ea0f6c9e
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,960,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 14 Apr 2027 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

OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE

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