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19 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom has successfully completed the procurement process for the HMCTS Testing Centre of Excellence. This procurement falls under the selective procurement method, executed as an award under a framework, indicating a competitive approach. The contractual process reached the award stage with the announcement made on 19th June 2026. The project pertains to IT services, more specifically consulting, software development, and support, and is centred in the London region (UKI). The resulting contract is valued at £7,620,000 with an anticipated contract period starting from 7th September 2026 and concluding on 6th September 2030. The standstill period is set to end on 30th June 2026, with the formal contract expected to be signed by 21st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting and software development. Companies that provide strategic oversight and expert guidance can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice. The project, awarded to Solirius Reply Limited, aligns well with large enterprises experienced in offering centralised assurance capabilities for justice systems. Engaging in this framework arrangement may open additional pathways for similar governmental projects, expanding a business's footprint in the public sector's IT services domain. Organisations well-versed in managing extensive government contracts and capable of delivering robust IT solutions would find this opportunity particularly suitable for growth.

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Notice Title

HMCTS Testing Centre of Excellence

Notice Description

The Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) will provide a centralised assurance and enablement capability for HMCTS, offering strategic oversight, expert guidance, and hands-on support across all testing disciplines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058096-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,620,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS REPLY

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