Planning

To provide a proximity monitoring pilot for Ministry of Justice

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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PlanningUpdate

03 Jun 2026 at 08:55

Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement process to implement a proximity monitoring pilot within its Electronic Monitoring service. This tender falls under the "Security services" industry category and will be conducted across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the UKC, UKD, and UKF regions, among others. The process is currently in the planning stage with an expected future notice date of 4 January 2027. The procurement's financial scope is valued at a gross amount of £2.4 million (£2 million net), and the contract period will span from 1 October 2027 to 31 March 2029, with potential renewals extending to 27 October 2031.

This opportunity could be especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the stated suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in security services with expertise in electronic monitoring technologies are particularly well-suited to contribute to the development and execution of this pilot project. Engaging in this tender could lead to significant business growth, offering insights into public sector requirements and establishing a foothold in government contracts. This project represents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public security domain.

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Notice Title

To provide a proximity monitoring pilot for Ministry of Justice

Notice Description

To provide a proximity monitoring pilot within the Ministry of Justice's Electronic Monitoring service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a330
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052173-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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