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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 10:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 May 2026 at 15:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice" concerning tracked courier services. These services are intended for the Ministry of Justice headquarters, HMCTS, HMPPS, executive agencies, and ALBs across the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focused on courier services (CPV code 64120000). Interested suppliers are invited to participate in preliminary market engagement by submitting a Request for Information (RFI) by 15 July 2026. It is important to note that the deadline for suppliers to express interest and submit their questions is set for 3pm on 1 July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of providing reliable courier services, both scheduled and unscheduled, including secure and international deliveries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given their suitability under the call-off framework agreement. Participating in this preliminary engagement can position businesses as potential service providers for a contract estimated to potentially reach a gross amount of £36,000,000. Companies with experience in courier services and a strategic interest in central government contracts will find this opportunity aligns well with their growth objectives. Through early engagement, businesses can influence the final scope of services and establish strong relationships with the Ministry of Justice's procurement team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Notice Description

Tracked Courier Services to Ministry of Justice (MoJ), MoJ HQ, HMCTS, HMPPS, Executive Agencies and ALB's. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is for information only. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative at this early stage. This is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this engagement exercise. The scope, services and requirements described below are indicative, non-binding and subject to change. The anticipated service may include: * scheduled (including next- day) services * unscheduled/ad-hoc services * secure courier services (unscheduled and scheduled) * secure same day services * international courier services * bulk deliveries To note that the Authority reserves the right to revise the estimated value in any subsequent notices and the estimated contract dates are also subject to change. The anticipated route to market is a call off from an existing framework agreement at this stage and the Authority reserves the right to amend this route to market as no final decision has been taken at this stage.

Planning Information

The MoJ would like Government Commercial Agency (GCA), previously known as Crown Commercial Services RM6354- Lot 3a- Collections and Delivery suppliers to express their interest by completing the engagement declaration before 3pm on Wednesday 1 July 2026 (to note that this is the same deadline for supplier questions). All services described are within the scope of GCA RM6354 Lot 3a- Collections and Deliveries at this stage and no final decision has been made for the future procurement or the scope of requirements. RFI Questionnaire MoJ will be issuing a RFI questionnaire with background to the services and instructions to all the approved framework suppliers as part of this preliminary market engagement. The questionnaire will ask suppliers for information on: (i) various aspects of the tracked courier services that the MoJ intends to procure; and (ii) the previous experience of suppliers in delivering similar services (iii) any other information deemed necessary for the department to understand suppliers delivery models. The deadline to submit questions to the commercial team is also 3pm Wednesday 1 July 2026. The Authority will aim to anonymise and respond to all questions, subject to confidentiality obligations via a Q&A log no later than 5pm Wednesday 8 July 2026. Please submit questions to the following email address quoting reference Project 16579; mojprocurementofficesolutions@justice.gov.uk The supplier RFI responses must be returned to MoJ no later than 5pm Wednesday 15 July via the following email address 2026; mojprocurementofficesolutions@justice.gov.uk The supplier RFI responses will not be scored or evaluated. MoJ may follow up with individual suppliers to clarify responses in their RFI submissions and any other engagement as required. Any clarifications of general relevance will be shared with all participating suppliers in anonymised form.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058398-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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