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VHCC Case Management System

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 17:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the VHCC Case Management System, managed by the Ministry of Justice, is focused on software support services across various territories including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd named as the supplier. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement using selective procurement. The contract runs from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2029, valued at £500,000, with the tender period concluding on 23rd February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with experience in managing scalable solutions across multiple regions. SMEs are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process confirms suitability for these enterprises. With the Ministry of Justice as the authoritative buyer, business users can leverage the opportunity to contribute to a substantial governmental project, fostering growth and expanding their reach within the industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VHCC Case Management System

Notice Description

VHCC Case Management System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b90e5f27-d6fe-4510-9a8e-792106b3d576
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

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