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28 Jul 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in London, has completed the contracting stage of a procurement process titled "prj_17622 Technology Operations Digital and Technology Delivery Services" under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54. The procurement, which belongs to the services category, focuses on technology operations change management and digital and technology delivery services. The award contract was issued on 28th July 2026, with an initial contract period from 10th August 2026 to 9th September 2028, and an option to extend for an additional six months. The procurement method used was selective, conducted under a framework arrangement, and Cognizant Worldwide Limited, a large supplier based in London, has been identified as the supplier. The process included a standstill period scheduled to end on 7th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in information technology services, offering potential partnerships or sub-contracts in a high-value project valued at £9,000,000 gross. Businesses adept in technology operations and digital delivery services, especially those with experience in public sector collaborations, stand to benefit greatly. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK public sector market or seeking to establish relationships with central government authorities like the Ministry of Justice may find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

prj_17622 Technology Operations Digital and Technology Delivery Services

Notice Description

Technology Operations change management programme digital and technology delivery services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071043-2026
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Sep 2028 2-3 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

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

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