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UK1 - Pipeline Notice Template

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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19 May 2026 at 15:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for courier services. The tender, titled "UK1 - Pipeline Notice Template," is slated to provide a range of courier services across the United Kingdom, including scheduled and unscheduled collections and deliveries, as well as secure and international courier services. The procurement method will be a selective call-off from an existing framework agreement, ensuring competition. This procurement process, aligned under the industry category of 'courier services', is marked with anticipated contract period commencement on 1st April 2028 and completion on 31st March 2032. The total estimated contract value is £30,000,000 excluding VAT, with potential changes to be noted in subsequent notices.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in logistical and courier services. Entities capable of providing reliable, timely, and secure courier solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial, especially if they are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The scope of work involves high-value service delivery to various branches of the Ministry of Justice, including Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), offering a substantial growth avenue for businesses with expertise in handling both domestic and international logistics. The planned nature of the contract allows ample time for businesses to prepare and position themselves strategically within the competitive landscape of this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK1 - Pipeline Notice Template

Notice Description

Tracked Courier Services to Ministry of Justice (MoJ), MoJ HQ, HMCTS, HMPPS, Executive Agencies and ALB's. This Pipeline notice is published for transparency purposes only. The scope, services and requirements described below are indicative, non-binding and subject to change. The anticipated service may include: Scheduled Courier Service, including next day collections and deliveries, Unscheduled/ Ad-hoc courier service, Secure Courier Services (scheduled/unscheduled), Secure Same Day Courier Services, International Courier Service and Bulk Courier Services. 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. To note that the Authority reserves the right to amend this route to market.

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/045863-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
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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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