Award

Digital and Audio Court Recording Equipment and Maintenance

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2024 at 09:08

Award

23 Aug 2024 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the procurement process for digital and audio court recording, audio equipment, and maintenance services, under the title "Digital and Audio Court Recording Equipment and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the Computer-related Professional Services category, and the contract is valued at £2,757,500. The contract was awarded to VP-AV, an SME based in Andover, UK. The procurement method utilised was a direct award without prior publication, in line with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii), due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. This contract was signed on 19th August 2024 and covers services to be delivered across the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in court recording technology, audio equipment, and maintenance services. As the contract is valued at over £2 million and involves the provision of critical services to the judicial system, companies with specialised expertise and the ability to maintain high-quality service standards would be well-suited to compete. The focus on digital and audio technologies suggests opportunities for innovation and the integration of cutting-edge solutions, providing a substantial growth avenue for tech-centric businesses within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital and Audio Court Recording Equipment and Maintenance

Notice Description

Digital and Audio Court Recording, Audio Equipment and Maintenance Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital and Audio Court Recording, Audio Equipment and Maintenance Services

Procurement Information

Direct award using Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) (competition absent for technical reasons) to the incumbent supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027223-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,757,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ben.brighton@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

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

VP-AV

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