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13 Jul 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in London has completed a procurement process for the "HMCTS Software Engineering Centre of Excellence" project, aimed at establishing a standardised engineering ecosystem to enhance productivity, quality, and consistency. This is classified under the IT services industry category and relates to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement followed a selective method, awarded under a framework, indicating that it involved competitive bidding. The contract, worth £4.8 million gross, is set to run from 4th August 2026 to 3rd August 2029, with eSynergy Solutions Limited being awarded the contract. The award notice was published on 13th July 2026, and the standstill period concludes on 23rd July 2026, providing a clear timeline for engagement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and support services to engage in a high-profile government project. Companies with a proven track record in creating high-performance, collaborative engineering ecosystems are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The nature of the work suggests that businesses specialising in implementing standardised development tools and practices could substantially benefit from pursuing contracts of this kind. The project's scale and focus on enhancing digital governance will likely demand strong expertise, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the governmental IT sector.

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Notice Title

HMCTS Software Engineering Centre of Excellence

Notice Description

HMCTS Software Engineering Centre of Excellence to create a standardised, high-performing engineering ecosystem, aligning capabilities, tools, ways of working, and governance to improve productivity, quality, and consistency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065798-2026
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
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESYNERGY SOLUTIONS

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