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HMCTS Posession Mediation Services Pilot

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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10 Feb 2021 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a supplier for the "HMCTS Possession Mediation Services Pilot" aimed at administering remote mediation for possession cases. This procurement process falls under the services category of justice, with a total contract value of £599,900. The procurement was conducted using an accelerated open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 21st January 2021 and concluding on 31st July 2021. The tender was open for submissions until 16th December 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation services, particularly those that can quickly mobilise and deliver high-quality, value-for-money solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, especially if they possess expertise in mediation and training. Engaging in this pilot project could enhance their market presence and lead to further collaborations with the Ministry of Justice and other agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMCTS Posession Mediation Services Pilot

Notice Description

MOJ required a supplier to administer remote mediation to relevant parties involved in Possession Cases, who will have been referred to the service . It is envisaged that the supplier will be responsible for sourcing, training and managing a bank of suitable mediators with appropriate skills and knowledge. The supplier will need to quickly mobilise and provide a high quality value for money national service able to cope with the anticipated demand and within specified time frames. The supplier will be required to provide regular management information to monitor progress, and to work closely with MOJ, MCHLG and any independent party appointed to evaluate the Pilot, which is planned to be conducted alongside live running of the service. It is anticipated the contract will be for a period of approximately 6 months, at which time the Evaluation of the Pilot will determine next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89656d5b-d7ec-4920-bfc2-fd0682fb0b18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63292b19-312a-47c0-8011-17353e330cd0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£599,900 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,900 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hmctscommissioningandcommercial@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMISTER, 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

THE SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS

Further Information

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