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ContractAmendment

08 Jun 2026 at 10:47

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has amended a contract for security services in relation to the Nottingham Inquiry, with the process initiated as a tender. The contract, Prj_15554, falls under the industry category of security services, designated by the CPV classification 79710000. Based in London, the Ministry is working within the central government framework. Key dates include an amendment on 8th June 2026, with the current contract period spanning from 6th June to 30th September 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition, with the contract being awarded below the threshold for more extensive procurement procedures. The amendment was part of a series of ongoing adjustments, reflecting the project's evolving requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Gifford Owen Ltd, which already secured the original contract, can engage in similar projects to establish or expand their presence within this sector. Companies experienced in providing security services to governmental inquiries or similar settings are well-suited to bid competitively. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to showcase their capabilities in high-stakes environments, potentially opening doors for future collaborations on similar government projects.

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Notice Title

Security services for the Nottingham Inquiry

Notice Description

For the provision of Security services during the Nottingham Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,644 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GIFFORD OWEN

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