Planning

HMCTS Provision of Facilities Management and Security Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 May 2026 at 15:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement process for the provision of Facilities Management (FM) and Security Services across its estate, managed by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). This process is currently at the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement occurring from now until the end of December 2026. The engagement is intended for refining requirements and includes activities such as online supplier surveys and one-to-one clarification sessions. Suppliers interested must register their interest by 2.00pm on 18 May 2026 to participate. The project, focusing on the regions of England, Wales and specific sites in Scotland, covers services like maintenance, cleaning, pest control, and security. The budget for this substantial project is set at £3.2 billion, aiming to ensure continuity of service past April 2029, with contracts planned from April 2029 to March 2035.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the facilities management and security industries, particularly those capable of delivering a broad range of services, including compliance, maintenance, and security operations. The size and scope of the contract could be particularly appealing to SMEs and VCSEs that are eligible to compete, offering potential for long-term business growth. The use of a competitive flexible procedure highlights the Ministry's openness to a diverse range of suppliers, encouraging innovation and cost-effectiveness in delivering essential public services. Interested businesses will benefit from engaging early in the process to align with the Ministry’s strategic goals and meet their operational requirements. The contract’s duration and potential for renewal additionally promise stable income over several years for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMCTS Provision of Facilities Management and Security Services

Notice Description

His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is in the early stages of reviewing its current Facilities Management (FM) and Security provision across its estate. This notice is published for transparency purposes in accordance with the Procurement Act (2023) and does not constitute the commencement of a procurement. HMCTS is responsible for approximately 340 locations throughout England, Wales and certain sites in Scotland. FM and Security arrangements are currently delivered through two national contracts. Current FM provision includes a range of Hard FM and Soft FM services. Hard FM services include, but are not limited to, statutory and mandatory compliance, projects, planned and reactive maintenance, building fabric maintenance, mechanical, electrical & plumbing (MEP). Soft FM services include, but are not limited to, FM support services, grounds maintenance and landscaping including gritting, routine and reactive cleaning services, window cleaning, pest control and general waste and recycling services. Security provision includes, but is not limited to, guarding, reactive ad hoc guarding, out of hours alarm response and management of search equipment. The project aims to ensure that critical FM and Security support arrangements are put in place so that services continue beyond the expiry of the current contracts in April 2029. This project is at an early stage. All information contained in this notice, including but not limited to, timings and potential scope, is indicative only and may be subject to change. No response is required from interested parties regarding this notice however HMCTS intend to publish a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice in due course.

Planning Information

It is anticipated that the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) period will run from now until the end of December 2026. HMCTS intends to use this period to refine its requirements and delivery model through various activities, which may include, but is not limited to: • Online supplier surveys. • One-to-one clarification sessions. Specific details, dates, and access for these activities will be shared with suppliers who are registered and expressed their interest via the e-sourcing portal. How to Register To participate in this PME and receive further updates, interested parties must be registered on the e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer. Suppliers can register by accessing Jaggaer through the following link: https://ministryofjusticecommercial.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Suppliers can then express interest against Pre-Qualification Question (PQQ) PQQ_578 in order to be included in future communications. We ask that suppliers express their interest by 2.00pm on Monday 18 May 2026, following which further information will be issued. The PQQ functionality is being used for communication only, responses are not evaluated or used for selection in any way. Important Information This notice is for information only and is intended to provide transparency regarding a potential future requirement. It does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to any procurement process. Choosing not to participate in this PME will not prevent any organisation from participating in any subsequent procurement related to this project. All information provided is indicative. HMCTS reserves the right to change the scope, timelines, or engagement methods at its absolute discretion. HMCTS will not be liable for any costs incurred by suppliers in participating in this PME.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042695-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

79710000 - Security services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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