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National Homicide Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:51

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08 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning the procurement process for the "National Homicide Service," a project designed to provide support to bereaved families and eyewitnesses of homicides. The service is categorised under justice and welfare services and will be carried out across several UK regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, and others. The procurement stage is currently in planning with an open procedure intended, and the overall contract is valued at £25.4 million, excluding VAT. Significant dates include the tender submission deadline on 30th June 2026, with enquiries ending on 30th May 2026, and the award period concluding on 11th September 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2027 with potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in justice, welfare services, and counselling, to expand their operations by collaborating with the public sector. It is well-suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement process supports electronic submissions and encourages diverse participation. The project's extensive scale and social impact provide a significant platform for businesses aiming to strengthen their portfolio and contribute to crucial community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Title

National Homicide Service

Notice Description

National Homicide Service providing support to bereaved families and eyewitnesses of homicide. Please note: The contract value is presented as PS25.4m exclusive of VAT and we will require tenders to be submitted with proposed costs excluding VAT to allow fair comparison.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract includes an option for a 12-month extension, allowing flexibility to: Provide sufficient confidence around continuity of service within the contract length, for both the MoJ and the appointed supplier; and React and regroup following potential future Victims funding reform work and subject to future Spending Review allocations.

Planning Information

A virtual Market Engagement event is planned for Wednesday 28th January at 10:00am. The event will outline the scope and nature of the National Homicide Service, planned changes to the current contract specification and the procurement/competition process. Please register your interest via MoJ's e-sourcing platform (Jaggaer) and a link to the event will be e-mailed to you. A maximum of three representatives per organisation may attend. Organisations interested in bidding can find out more about the service and will have the opportunity to ask any questions either at the event itself or via e-mail afterwards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f088
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032432-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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