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HMCTS Bulk Scanning and Off-Site Mailroom Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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01 May 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Justice, revolves around the "HMCTS Bulk Scanning and Off-Site Mailroom Service" in the services category, specifically referencing scanning services. The primary purpose is to enable citizens, particularly those unable to access digital channels, to continue obtaining justice. This service supports both scanning of original documents and alleviating administrative burdens. Located within the United Kingdom, this contract was awarded to XBP Europe Ltd and is valued at £9,000,000. The procurement method was limited, bypassing the typical competition call due to a framework agreement rationale, and was signed on 1st March 2025. The status is marked as complete/alive due to its award tag, while initial tender activity was undertaken under a direct award procedure outside the common directives.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses poised to enter or expand within the public services sector, particularly those offering innovative scanning and data management solutions. Companies equipped with technologies to enhance operational efficiency in document handling and mailroom operations are well-suited to compete in similar contexts. The partnership with government bodies like the Ministry of Justice could lead to sustained growth and credibility in the field, particularly in services that support critical social infrastructure and cater to vulnerable demographics. Large-scale operators, such as XBP Europe Ltd, participating here, indicate that substantial organisational capacity might be a key requirement for such undertakings.

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Notice Title

HMCTS Bulk Scanning and Off-Site Mailroom Service

Notice Description

The Bulk Scan service ensures Citizens unable or unwilling to access HMCTS services via digital channels continue to be able to obtain access to justice. The supplier will provide an ongoing Bulk Scan service to support processes requiring service users to submit original documentation as part of ongoing cases and to support vulnerable users who cannot or will not access digital services. This service supports the scanning of original documentation and provides vulnerable users, who cannot access digital services, access to justice whilst reducing the administrative burden of manually handling data. Contract awarded for 2 years with 2 1 year extensions available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bulk Scan service ensures Citizens unable or unwilling to access HMCTS services via digital channels continue to be able to obtain access to justice. The supplier will provide an ongoing Bulk Scan service to support processes requiring service users to submit original documentation as part of ongoing cases and to support vulnerable users who cannot or will not access digital services. This service supports the scanning of original documentation and provides vulnerable users, who cannot access digital services, access to justice whilst reducing the administrative burden of manually handling data.

Procurement Information

Called off in accordance with the terms and conditions of the London Procurement Partnership Digital Document Solutions (DDS) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018408-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months 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
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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

XBP EUROPE

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