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Con_25120 - Professional Users Access Scheme

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

03 Jul 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the Ministry of Justice focuses on the "Con_25120 - Professional Users Access Scheme," which falls under the data management services category. The tender was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework G Cloud 14, Lot 2 RM1557.14. The procurement took place in multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Channel Islands, with a contract period spanning from 16th June 2025 to 15th June 2027. The award was announced on 3rd July 2025, with the contract valued at £150,000, marking the "award" stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive data management services. Companies specialising in security services, particularly those adept in technological solutions for access management, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed appropriate for participation, as the tender platform supports these business types. Smart Citizen Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the firm's capability in this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Con_25120 - Professional Users Access Scheme

Notice Description

Under the existing HMCTS buildings security policy, everyone entering HMCTS Courts or Tribunals via the public entrances is subject to a search by scanning through an Archway Metal Detector (AMD) and/or a handled wand and subject to a bag inspection. The only exceptions to this process policy are judges and uniformed or armed police officers that meet with the appropriate permitted and agreed strong authentications and the users of the current Professional Users Access Scheme (PUAS). A compliant award via the CCS Framework G Cloud 14, Lot 2 RM1557.14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3e71b58-caa3-4e0a-965b-c4c604678f87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677010aa-816d-41ad-a6f2-d9f9c0952eb9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 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
Ministry of Justice
Contact Email
hmctscommercial@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART CITIZEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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