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title: "Managed Service for DTS Platform Operations"
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# Managed Service for DTS Platform Operations

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20c8545f-b39d-4c29-b131-d50bf1786765

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a Managed Service for DTS Platform Operations. This service will be provided by Kainos Software Limited and involves the creation, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of infrastructure for over 60 HMCTS applications and services. The procurement process concluded with an award on 2nd September 2024, and the contract period will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was classified under the CPV category of Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services, with operations extending across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT managed services, particularly those with expertise in platform operations and infrastructure management. SMEs will find this tender particularly suited to their capacities, given the Ministry of Justice's inclusion criteria, although it is not tailored for VCSEs. Winning this contract could significantly bolster business growth by securing a long-term engagement with the Ministry of Justice, which could also pave the way for future contracts and an expanded service portfolio. Businesses already experienced in government contracts, and with a proven track record in platform operations, would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

A managed service providing Platform Operations services to HMCTS. The Platform Operations Service provides the creation, operation, maintenance and enhancement of infrastructure and pipelines that over 60 HMCTS applications/services are now hosted on.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa69d194-54b4-4c17-8e10-0607d8e81161 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,245,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa69d194-54b4-4c17-8e10-0607d8e81161

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa69d194-54b4-4c17-8e10-0607d8e81161
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97e5a3b6-a2db-4611-a616-7f4d2b3b3c87
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