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Sign into Legal Aid Services and Digital Delivery Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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19 May 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Sign into Legal Aid Services and Digital Delivery Services" was handled by the Ministry of Justice, located in London, England. This contract, with a value of £8,000,000, falls under the services industry category, specifically software development services. The buying organisation utilised a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender process has concluded with the awarding stage completed, and the contract was effective from 24th April 2026 and is scheduled to run until 23rd October 2028. The procurement covered regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in software development services. SMEs are notably encouraged to participate, though the supplier awarded in this instance, Version 1 Solutions Limited, is identified as a large-scale enterprise. Companies looking to expand their presence in delivering digital services to government bodies would find this kind of procurement particularly beneficial. The Ministry of Justice's need for robust digital delivery systems underlines the value for businesses with expertise in software development and systems integration.

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Notice Title

Sign into Legal Aid Services and Digital Delivery Services

Notice Description

Sign into Legal Aid Services and Digital Delivery Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aff8d74-4c1a-4347-80e4-b9c5e07f29e8
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

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 23 Oct 2028 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

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

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