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Utilities Bureau Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Utilities Bureau Service has been completed by the Ministry of Justice, located in Westminster, England. This tender, classified under the data management services industry and appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involved a framework agreement with a contract value of £800,000. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is set to start on 6th November 2025 and end on 5th November 2028. This tender encompasses delivery to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions worldwide. The procurement progressed to the award stage, with the award being officially published on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management services. SMEs with expertise in areas such as data and invoice validation, database administration, and data reporting are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The awarded contract to Mitie Group Plc indicates that large-scale, experienced businesses may also find opportunities for growth within this domain. Leveraging a framework agreement provides businesses the advantage of predefined terms, potentially simplifying the contracting process and fostering long-term partnerships with the government.

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Notice Title

Utilities Bureau Service

Notice Description

Supply of a Utilities Bureau Service, comprising data and invoice validation, database administration, data reporting and distribution, and budget and forecasting services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6c5cd8d-4f11-4842-8214-fbf4501230e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a52f58-18c9-4300-83bb-7ac26992e22d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2028 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
WESTMINSTER
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

MITIE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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