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Contract Extension - Provision of Compensation Claims Handling Services for HMPPS

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has initiated a procurement process for the extension of a contract titled "Provision of Compensation Claims Handling Services for HMPPS". This contract falls under the financial and insurance services industry category and is specifically focused on handling low-value pre-action litigation claims under £25,000 within the region of the UK. The process, currently at the contract update stage, was updated on 19th December 2025, with the contract extension signed on 10th December 2025 and effective from 17th December 2025 to 16th September 2026. The procurement method utilises a further competition via the CCS Framework RM6323 Insurance & Related Services 4, Lot 2, representing a strategic action to ensure continuity without disruption.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in claims handling services, particularly those already collaborating with or looking to collaborate under government frameworks. The continuity and extension of services with a contract value of £1,261,639.78 highlight potential growth for companies in the financial and insurance sectors. While Davies Group Limited currently holds the contract, the process indicates opportunities for other capable suppliers to prepare for upcoming tenders or further competition stages. Businesses with experience in managing governmental litigation or low-value claims may find this a promising avenue to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract Extension - Provision of Compensation Claims Handling Services for HMPPS

Notice Description

Lot Information

Contract Extension - Provision of Compensation Claims Handling Services for HMPPS

The Provision of Compensation Claims Handling Services for the management of low-value pre-action litigation claims (under PS25,000) in HMPPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084713-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,261,639 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVIES GROUP

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