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Confiscation Orders Pilot

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, headquartered in London, has completed the award phase for the "Confiscation Orders Pilot," a legal services contract valued at £100,000. This contract was awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP and falls under the Legal Services industry category (CPV: 79100000). The pilot scheme, a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Debt Resolution Services Framework (RM6226), will run from 10th February 2026 to 9th December 2026, aiming to test collaboration with the private sector to enforce confiscation orders in various courts across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond. The procurement method was selective, indicating a competitive process amongst pre-qualified suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and litigation services, particularly those experienced in handling confiscation orders and debt resolution. Companies that can deliver innovative legal strategies in high court and county court settings will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolios. The Ministry of Justice's engagement with the private sector through this framework may encourage similar future contracts, suggesting further prospects for firms adept in public-sector collaborations and legal enforcement services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find particular opportunity if similar procurements are opened up under future lots or frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Confiscation Orders Pilot

Notice Description

This is a Call Off Contract awarded under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Debt Resolution Services (DRS) Framework (RM6226). The Call Off is awarded under Lot 6 - Litigation Services. The contract is for a pilot scheme to test working with the private sector to enforce cases in the High Court and county court, including applications for charging orders, orders for sale and third-party debt orders. Confiscation orders are the principal means by which the government carries out its policy to deprive criminals of the proceeds of their crimes. They are used with the intention to disrupt and deter criminality. The prosecution can ask the Crown Court to make a confiscation order after a defendant has been convicted of a criminal offence. A confiscation order requires the defendant to pay back the benefits they've obtained through crime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ae938db-479c-4428-9c48-848ede938dcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d7bfe87-d161-4cc6-ba7b-8c6408fc49b1
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Dec 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
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

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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